S'mores Granola (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
Equipment
- mixing bowl + measuring cups
- baking sheet + parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
- ⅛ teaspooon ground cinnamon
- ¼ scant teaspoon salt
- 1 heaping tablespoon coconut sugar
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks (if using mini chocolate chips, use a scant ½ cup)
- ½ heaping cup + an extra handful or two vegan mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prep: preheat oven to 315°F. Line a baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.
- Combine & bake: combine oats, almonds, cinnamon, salt, and coconut sugar in a bowl. Add maple syrup and stir until combined. Spread onto a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes or until golden and fragrant.
- Top: remove granola and switch the oven to broil. Top with chocolate chips and marshmallows. *if you want chocolate melted throughout the granola, gently fold/stir in the chocolate chips and then top with marshmallows. Turn the oven light on and place granola back in the oven, on the top rack. Keep the oven door slightly ajar and check in on the granola every minute or so, turning it when needed so all the marshmallows can get golden and to prevent it from burning.
- Remove and let cool: remove from the oven once the marshmallows are toasted (about 3-4 minutes). Let cool for 10-15 minutes and enjoy!
Notes
Top tip: spread the granola flat on the baking sheet to ensure even baking. If mixing in chocolate (after baking), spread flat after this step too (and then top with marshmallows).