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This homemade granola has buckwheat groats and is lightly sweetened with maple syrup. It's a delicious, wholesome anytime snack. Plus, it's perfect for holiday food gifts! Pair it with whatever you’d like-  yogurt, milk, dried fruit, chocolate, etc. Or, eat it by itself! This granola recipe is vegan and refined sugar free. #granola #glutenfree #vegan #homemade

Maple Buckwheat Homemade Granola (Refined Sugar-Free)


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  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 9 to 13 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This homemade granola recipe has buckwheat and is lightly sweetened with maple syrup. It’s perfect for holiday food gifts! Vegan and refined sugar free.


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 to 3 cups gluten free old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup buckwheat groats
  • 1 1/2 cups raw nuts and/or seeds (pecan halves, walnuts, pumpkin seed, etc.)
  • 2/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup melted refined coconut oil or light olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground ginger or pumpkin spice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional Mix-Ins: 2/3 cup dried fruit or dark chocolate. 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut may be added during the last 10 minutes of baking time

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. 
  2. In a large bowl combine oats, buckwheat, and nuts/seeds.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, oil, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Bring to a boil and hold at a steady boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
  4. Pour syrup mixture over oat mixture and mix well to evenly coat. Spread granola on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
  5. Bake granola until browned and crispy, about 35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  6. Let cool at least 30 minutes before breaking into pieces. Store in airtight container at room temperature for 7 days.

Notes

Low Fodmap Option – omit cashews and use walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and pecans in moderation.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: snacks
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 287
  • Sugar: 10.3 g
  • Sodium: 16 mg
  • Fat: 13.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34.7 g
  • Fiber: 3.9 g
  • Protein: 4.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg