Gluten Free Muesli Granola is a cross between Muesli and Granola, AKA the two best things ever. This recipe is gluten free, refined sugar free, vegan and totally ADDICTING! With a variety of nuts and seeds, this is the perfect breakfast fuel paired with dairy-free yogurt and fruit. Also, it tastes equally amazing eaten by the handful as a subtly sweet, nourishing snack.

I’m not kidding when I say that I make at least one batch of this Gluten Free Muesli Granola every week. Okay, I know what you’re thinking… “why don’t you just buy granola at the grocery store?” Well, there are many brands nowadays that actually DO make granola with great, simple ingredients. But, they are a bit pricey! So, I love to make this easy homemade version instead and save money.

There aren’t any complex steps involved in making Gluten Free Muesli Granola, you only dirty two dishes and your belly will be extremely thankful! The hardest part of the process is trying not to eat it all before it goes in the oven or while it cools.

What You Need To Make This Gluten Free Muesli Granola

GF Rolled Oats: An essential in any muesli or granola recipe! Make sure you don’t use quick oats or steel-cut oats.
Almonds, Cashews & Walnuts: I keep them whole in this recipe because I love the texture it provides. You can chop them up if you prefer and/or substitute with other varieties of nuts. TIP: buy nuts at Trader Joe’s or Costco to save money.
Sunflower, Pumpkin & Flax Seeds: Seeds are so nutrient dense and have become an important part of my diet. This is a sneaky way to get in a few servings at breakfast. TIP: store your seeds in the fridge to keep them fresh!
Coconut Flakes: Another element of texture and flavor for this muesli-nola.
Maple Syrup: The real VT kind! This refined-sugar free sweetener provides the perfect subtle sweetness.
Coconut Oil: Coconut oil, or avocado oil, helps the mixture stick together and get crispy. We only use a very small amount of oil in this recipe!
Vanilla Extract: I’m heavy handed with vanilla here because I think it takes this muesli-nola to the next level.

Look How Easy it is to Make!

Here is a short video tutorial showing you how quick and easy this Muesli-Nola is. Basically, just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and then bake on a cookie sheet until lightly golden.

How Should I Eat Muesli Granola?

The simple answer: any way that you prefer! But, there are a few ways that I’m personally biased towards.

With Coconut Yogurt & Fresh Fruit: This Gluten Free Muesli Granola is the perfect crunchy addition to any yogurt bowl. To keep it dairy-free/vegan, I pair it with unsweetened coconut yogurt which has the best tanginess and doubles as your daily probiotic. Then, add in some fresh fruit (blueberries, strawberries and bananas are my personal favorites) for a well-rounded breakfast, snack or night-cap.
With Dairy-Free Milk & Fresh Fruit: Gluten Free Muesli Granola also tastes amazing when eaten as a cereal. Just pour into a bowl, top with dairy-free milk (I love homemade cashew milk) and add some fruit if desired.
By The Handful: Arguably, the best way! I often catch my boyfriend grabbing handfuls throughout the day.
On a Smoothie or Smoothie Bowl: Did you know that adding crunch to your smoothies is better for digestion? It promotes chewing and a slower pace. Gluten Free Muesli Granola would work perfectly as a smoothie or smoothie bowl topping.

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