Grain-Free Granola Recipe

Healthy grain-free granola in a glass jar with lid.

5 from 5 votes

Grain-free granola with nuts and seeds, rich in protein, fiber, and minerals. Lightly sweetened and baked low for crunch and antioxidants. Gluten-free and oil-free.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Breakfast, Healthy Treat, Snack

Cuisine: Vegan

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 359kcal

Author: Nisha Melvani

Equipment

1 Large baking sheet
Parchment paper

Ingredients

½ cup raw walnuts roughly chopped
½ cup raw almonds roughly chopped
1 ½ cups raw pumpkin seeds
½ cup flaxseeds
½ cup chia seeds or basil seeds
½ cup sesame seeds (black or white)
1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
¼ cup date syrup or maple syrup
2 tablespoons tahini or creamy nut or seed butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to about 195°F (90°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
Mix dry base: In a large bowl, combine walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds, chia seeds, sesame seeds, and cinnamon.
Binder (microwave option): In a microwave-safe bowl, combine date syrup and tahini. Heat on medium power for 20–30 seconds until just loosened. Stir smooth, then mix in vanilla.
Saucepan option: Combine date syrup and tahini in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat for about 1 minute, or until just loosened. Stir smooth, then mix in vanilla.
Combine: Pour binder over dry mix. Stir until evenly coated and small clumps form.
Bake: Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer on the baking tray. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until mostly dry to the touch.
Cool: Remove the sheet of granola from the warm parchment paper and set aside to cool. Let it cool completely before breaking it into small clusters.
For serving: Enjoy like cereal with non-dairy milk, layer it with yogurt, or pair it with oatmeal or another moist food.

Notes

The oven temperature in this recipe helps preserve more nutrients.
Magnesium: 180-200mg
Add cocoa powder as desired, but heating cocoa reduces its flavanol content.
One serving is about one-third cup.
For a nut-free option, substitute the nuts with the same amount of sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, or seeds of your choice.
If you prefer sweeter granola, use an extra tablespoon of date syrup. This version is lightly sweetened.

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