Sounds like an odd combination sourdough + granola, but in this case, it absolutely works. If you’re on a gluten free sourdough kick like I am, you’re always looking for ways to use your gluten free sourdough starter discard, and I’m always up for a great bowl of gluten free granola, so the combo worked outs nicely. (For other recipes using gluten free sourdough discard, just search “sourdough” on gfJules.com)
Using gluten free sourdough discard also means you can use less of the usual things that hold granola together, i.e. sugars and other “sticky” ingredients. So this granola isn’t as high in sugar as others. A nice bonus, if you ask me.
I’ve employed peanut butter here as my other sticky ingredient, and if you want even less sugar, you could use no-sugar peanut butter or other no-nut butter. It’s really a great way to tailor the granola to both your tastes and your dietary needs. Honey is added to round out the flavor and add a bit more wetness, but again, you can use another liquid sweetener if you prefer — you know me, I always give you options!
Of course, if you’re not on the gluten free sourdough train right now, just add the same amount of additional nut butter to hold the ingredients together and you can skip the sourdough starter all together; it’s not used for taste.
The fun part with making your own gluten free granola is that you are in charge of what you add and what you don’t, and you can taste along the way, so if you find it isn’t sweet enough or you want more or fewer seeds, etc., just change it as you go. Use my ingredients and amounts as a guide but make it your own!
And if you can’t find safe, purity protocol gluten free oats (I offer them here in my shop, btw) or don’t tolerate any oats, I have a great gluten free Quinola Recipe (Oat-Free Gluten Free Granola using Quinoa!). See — so many options!
How will you make your bowl of gluten free granola? If you have any extra, turn it into a Gluten Free Granola Cookie! You know I have a recipe for that, too!
Gluten Free Sourdough Granola Recipe
Gluten Free Sourdough Granola
Gluten free granola made with what YOU like, plus you can use up some homemade gluten free sourdough starter discard in the process!
Ingredients
- 5 cups certified gluten-free, purity protocol oats
- ½ cup flax seed meal
- 1 cup walnut or pecan halves
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 2/3 cup grated coconut (unsweetened or sweetened)
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ pine nuts
- 1/3 cup cashew halves
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 2/3 cup gluten free sourdough starter discard (fed or unfed) -- or nut butter
- ¾ cup crunchy peanut butter (or other nut or no-nut butter -- sugar-free is fine)
- ½ cup honey (or maple syrup, coconut nectar, date syrup or other liquid sweetener) -- add more if you prefer sweeter granola
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a very large bowl, mix together the oats, flax seed meal, nuts, seeds, coconut, raisins, cinnamon and salt, then stir well.
- In a separate bowl, measure out the nut butter and microwave for 30-40 seconds to soften the peanut butter until very easy to stir (alternatively, stir over low heat in a sauce pan). Add honey and gluten free sourdough starter, then mix into the large bowl with dry ingredients, stirring to combine well with a large spoon or spatula.
- Spread the mixture out onto one large or two smaller parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake at 350° for 20 minutes, then stir. Bake for at least 20 minutes more, stirring again to ensure the mix doesn't burn. It should start getting dry and crispy but not dark brown.
- Remove to allow the granola cool completely before eating; package in airtight containers or freeze smaller portions for future snacks or bake into Gluten Free Granola Cookies.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 36 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 141Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 0mgSodium 206mgCarbohydrates 15gFiber 2gSugar 9gProtein 4g
Please keep in mind that nutrition information provided is per serving, which may vary. While we have taken care to provide you with the most accurate nutritional values possible, please note that this information may differ significantly depending on the exact ingredients and brands that you choose to use to make this recipe. Additionally, where options are given for ingredients, the resulting calculation may include all ingredient options instead of only one per line, skewing the totals significantly.
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