This crunchy grain-free granola packs a nutritional punch with a variety of nuts and seeds. Paleo, vegan and free of refined sugar.
I think this might be the best granola Iāve ever made!! Bold statement I know, but itās THAT good. It has the crunchy texture and sweetness that I love but itās completely grain-free and contains no refined sugar. Loaded with nutrient-dense nuts and seeds and lightly sweetened with maple syrup, this granola has a nutty flavor with hints of cinnamon and vanilla as well asĀ a lovely coconut aroma.
The whole time the granola was baking our house smelled like a huge coconut macaroonā¦ and it was amazing. If I could buy a candle that smells like this granola baking I totally would. Brb, Iām going to go Google “coconut macaroon candle” right now. It exists, but apparently itās out of stock. Boo! Although, in my research I found that Anthro does have a Pumpkin SoufflĆ© candleĀ from the same line.Ā How amazing does that sound? I MUST get one! I might just have to make a special trip to Anthro this afternoon.
That was distractingā¦ letās finish talking about this uber delicious grain-free granola. Like I mentioned, itās super crunchy and has a subtle sweetness ā just the way I like my granola. The different nuts and seeds included add a variety of textures, flavors and nutrients while the maple syrup and dates add just the right amount of sugar. The Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts are definitely a highlight as they pack quite the nutritional punch withĀ 10 grams of plant-based protein and 10 grams of omega-3 + 6 fatty acids. They also contain magnesium, fiber and iron.
If youāre new to Hemp Hearts, check out my Blueberry Hemp Crumble Bars because I share a lot of good info about them in that post.
Isaac and I have been munching on handfuls of this hippie granola as a snack.
Or serving it up like cereal with almond milk and banana slices for breakfast.
Itās so delicious weāve already gone through two batches in a couple weeks. I’m tempted to make another batch today.
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This crunchy grain free granola packs a nutritional punch with a variety of nuts and seeds. You’ll love the rich taste, coconut aroma and subtle sweetness. 100% free of grain, gluten and refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1/2 cup raw pecans
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut (desiccated, shredded or flakes)
- 1 cup Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 cup pitted and chopped Medjool dates
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250Ā°F. Place almonds, pumpkin seeds, pecan and walnuts into a food processor (affiliate link) and pulse a few times to chop the nuts and seeds into smaller pieces. Don’t process too much because you still want some chunky pieces.
- Transfer the nut mixture into a large bowl, add all remaining ingredients except the dates and stir well. Spread an even layer of the mixture onto a large parchment-lined baking sheet. You may need two sheets if youāre baking sheets arenāt oversized like mine.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Remove from oven, add dates and give the mix a good stir. Bake for 25-30 minutes more or until granola is golden brown in color. Remove from oven, let cool and enjoy. It will get crunchier as it cools. I recommend storing any leftovers in a Mason/Weck jar in the fridge. It will stay extra crunchy this way.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 9g
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
Keywords: grain free granola
This post is sponsored by Manitoba Harvest. As always, opinions are my own. ThankĀ you for supporting the brands that make EBF possible.Ā
Gwen @ Nutty G Fitness says
October 21, 2015 at 9:25 amNeed to make this! This sounds amazing and I love the mix of ingredients!
Cara's Healthy Cravings says
October 21, 2015 at 10:43 amLove hemp hearts!!
This is one delicious looking “power” granola, so many good things in the mix.
Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run says
October 21, 2015 at 12:14 pmThat pumpkin candle is the best thing you’ll smell in your lifetime. #boldstatement
This granola looks SO SO good.
Brittany Mullins says
October 21, 2015 at 1:49 pmDo you have one?!?
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
October 21, 2015 at 7:42 pmOhh this looks yummy!
katherine says
October 21, 2015 at 8:41 pmThis looks delicious! I love all your recipes. How big is a serving size? I see the 20 servings for the recipe, but can you ballpark what one serving is in tablespoons or cups? Thank you!
Brittany Mullins says
October 22, 2015 at 3:22 pmJust updated the recipe. The serving size is approximately 1/4 cup.
Heartbeet Kitchen (@amanda_paa) says
October 22, 2015 at 9:13 ami am totally in to this hippie granola! hemp seeds are my new favorite, and they’re almost naturally sweet. i can see so many different uses for it. thanks for the grain-free recipe!
monica1210x says
October 22, 2015 at 1:28 pmlooks delicious! whats the serving size?
Brittany Mullins says
October 22, 2015 at 3:23 pmThe serving size is approximately 1/4 cup.
lindseyyjoee says
October 22, 2015 at 2:57 pmThis looks great! Do you know how long it will keep? Does it need to be refrigerated? This would make for a good, homemade gift for the holidays š
Brittany Mullins says
October 22, 2015 at 3:22 pmIt should keep for at least a week or so! It hasn’t ever lasted that long for us. š I like to store it in the fridge but it doesn’t have to be refrigerated.
amy says
October 26, 2015 at 5:59 pmIn addition to the nice smell it made in my kitchen, it is quite possibly the best granola I have ever eaten!!! Thank you for sharing! A friend of mine has a wheat intolerance and I am always looking for new things to make when she visits. This will definitely be added to the list!
Brittany Mullins says
October 29, 2015 at 8:28 amAhhh yay! This comment made my day. I’m so glad you like the granola. Enjoy!
Allie R Taylor says
April 12, 2016 at 2:34 pmLooking forward to trying this delicious granola! Haven’t yet tried hemp hearts but now I’ve got to! Coconut granola is my jam, can’t wait.
Brittany Mullins says
April 12, 2016 at 2:48 pmTRY it!! It’s so delicious — on it’s own or over yogurt. You will LOVE it.
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
April 12, 2016 at 10:46 pmI often wonder why they don’t make candles of all the good baking smells out there! I’d be down with coconut macaroon burning away in my house. In the mean time, I’ll just make a batch of this š
CM says
August 1, 2017 at 6:15 pmThis looks amazing! Do you melt the coconut oil before adding to the rest of the ingredients?
Brittany Mullins says
August 1, 2017 at 8:28 pmHi there! Yes, if your coconut oil is solid, you’ll want to melt it so it’s easy to pour and measure.
Stacey says
October 24, 2017 at 9:30 amHi, hi! I’ve made this many times without the dates and it’s AMAZING! I’m now looking for a no sugar granola recipe. Could this be made without the maple syrup? Would I need to increase coconut oil for moisture? Any thoughts are appreciated! Thank you for the great recipe.
Brittany Mullins says
October 24, 2017 at 11:01 amHi Stacey! I’m so glad that you like this recipe so much. It’s one of my favorite granola recipes too! You can certainly try it without the maple syrup. Maybe add everything (besides the maple) and give the mixture a stir and see if it seems dry. If it is add a bit more coconut oil until it seems moist enough. I’m not sure how well it will stick together, but I think it’s worth a shot. Let me know if you try it. š
Stacey says
October 24, 2017 at 3:47 pmThank you! <3