Gluten Free Granola becomes something special when you mix in orange zest and dried cranberries. This easy recipe is perfect for every day but special enough for gift-giving.
Preheat the oven to 300°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, oil, powdered milk, water, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and orange zest. Heat until well blended.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats and nuts.
Pour the sugar mixture over the oats and nuts mixture, stirring to combine.
Spread the granola on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes. Cool on a rack.
Once cool, stir in the cranberries and serve with milk or yogurt.
Store granola in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature.
Notes
Nutritional values are approximate and based on ½ cup serving.For longest storage, store the cooled granola in an airtight container in the freezer.Variations: feel free to use lemon or lime zest instead of orange. Other dried fruit or nuts can also be used.When making gluten-free recipes for allergies/intolerances/celiac disease, be sure to read the labels of all ingredients used to make sure they are gluten-free without cross-contamination risk.