A quick nut free, gluten free granola made with sunflower seeds and my Ayurvedic sweet spice blend. Great over spiced baked pears with coconut yogurt.

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Sunflower Seed Granola (Nut Free, Gluten Free)

Difficulty: Beginner Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 20 mins

Dietary:

D Dairy Free E Egg Free G Gluten Free N Nut Free V Vegan V Vegetarian

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
• ¹⁄₂ cup sunflower seeds
• ¹⁄₂ cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
• 1 tsp Ayurvedic sweet spice blend
• ¹⁄₃ tsp mineral salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup dried cranberries, raisins or chopped deglet dates (optional)
• 5 tbsp real maple syrup
• ¹⁄₄ cup sunflower seed butter
• 1 tsp real vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 F.
2. Mix together all the dry ingredients. Set aside.
3. Mix together all the wet ingredients and pour over the dry.
4. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix until the dry ingredients are fully coated.
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the granola out evenly.
6. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and press the granola down with a spatula so it sticks together. Bake for 10 more minutes.
7. Let cool completely before breaking into clusters.