Gluten Free Maple Pecan Granola

Post date: May 12, 2011 7:56:43 PM

Ingredients:

3 cups gluten-free pure oats

1 cup chopped pecans

1 cup dried cranberries

1 cup golden brown sugar, divided

½ cup maple syrup

2 egg whites

1 tablespoon maple extract

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon allspice

2 tablespoons melted butter

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325° F and position rack low in the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Melt ½ cup sugar and syrup in a small pot then transfer to a large bowl. Whisk in egg whites, maple and vanilla extract and spices. Add oats, pecans and remaining sugar. Toss until well-coated.

Brush lined baking sheet with melted butter. Spread mixture evenly over sheet. Bake for 30 minutes then carefully flip with a spatula. Sprinkle cranberries and bake for another 10-12 minutes, until dry. Cool completely before serving.