Carrot Cake Granola
This healthy, gluten free granola recipe features two vegetables and a whole lotta flavor!
Servings 6 people
Calories 467kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats certified gluten free
- 1 cup chopped pecans can sub other nuts
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup grated carrots about 1-2 carrots
- 1 cup grated parsnips about 1-2 parsnips
- ½ teaspoon cardamom can sub ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, pecans, coconut, grated carrots and parsnips, cardamom, cinnamon, and sea salt. Pour in the honey, olive oil, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer to the lined baking sheet and spread the mixture into an even layer. Bake for 40 minutes, turning it over with a spatula at 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let the granola cool entirely (at least 15 minutes). Break it into clumps and store in glass containers in a cool dry area. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you don't have parsnips, just double the amount of carrots.
- Sub maple syrup for honey to make this vegan.
- This granola can last for a couple of weeks at room temperature, but I bet you'll eat it sooner than that!
- Serve with milk, yogurt, ice cream, or sprinkled over fruit.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 3574IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg