This crunchy hemp granola packs a nutritional punch with a variety of nuts and seeds. It’s grain-free, vegan and sweetened only with maple syrup and dates.
I think this might be the best granola I’ve ever made!! Bold statement I know, but it’s THAT good. It has the crunchy texture and sweetness that I love but it’s 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 as a lovely coconut aroma.
The whole time the granola was baking our house smelled like a huge coconut macaroon… and it was amazing. If I could buy a candle that smells like this granola baking I totally would.
Is Granola Healthy?
Ready for a truth bomb? There are a lot of store bought granolas that aren’t very healthy. They’re typically packed with a lot of sugar and highly processed oils. The good news is: granola is super easy to make and homemade versions ARE healthy! Especially this one.
Ingredients in Hemp Granola
Like I mentioned, this hemp granola is super crunchy and has a subtle sweetness — just the way I like my granola.
Nuts and seeds – add a variety of textures, flavors and nutrients.
Maple syrup and dates – add just the right amount of sugar.
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts – pack quite the nutritional punch with 10 grams of plant-based protein and 10 grams of omega-3 + 6 fatty acids (aka healthy fats). They also contain magnesium, fiber and iron.
How to Serve Healthy Granola
I have no shame in admitting I often just eat this granola by the handful for a healthy snack. I also love it with almond milk and banana slices for breakfast. It would also be delicious with yogurt or on a smoothie bowl.
It’s so delicious we’ve already gone through two batches in a couple weeks and I’m tempted to make another batch today.
If you try this grain-free granola recipe, please be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Your feedback on my recipes is so helpful for the EBF team and other EBF readers!
Preheat oven to 250°F. Place almonds, pumpkin seeds, pecans 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 you’re baking sheets aren’t 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.
Category:Breakfast
Method:Bake
Cuisine:American
Nutrition
Serving Size:1/4 cup
Calories:235
Sugar:9g
Fat:17g
Carbohydrates:16g
Fiber:4g
Protein:5g
Keywords: hemp granola
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Ahh yay!! I’m so glad this granola is a hit with your kids. I think using honey instead of maple syrup would work just fine! You might just need to melt it a bit before mixing if it has hardened.
Yay!! So glad you loved this granola, Tina!! I really appreciate you coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It’s super helpful to other readers.
One of the best granola recipe I’ve tried! Absolutely delicious! Just left out the dates because I felt it would be sweet enough with the maple syrup. Even my skeptical daughter (who apparently is not a fan of nuts, I just learned) tasted it and gave me the thumb’s up and the green light so make again. 🙂
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Nancy!! So glad this granola was a hit. 🙂 Thanks so much for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3
I ABSOLUTELY love this granola! Gonna make another batch today. My first batch didn’t have any coconut oil in it(I ran out of it) and it still tasted AMAZING! Thank you so much for this deliciousness!
Yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Bettina. I’m so glad you’re enjoying this granola. Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It’s super helpful to other readers. 🙂
This granola is AMAZING! My family can’t get enough of it. I love nuts, so the bountiful amount you get in one bite, complemented by the coconut and chia is really delicious. We have been eating it with almond milk and yogurt, as you also mentioned, but the best way to consume it is right out of the container. We’re running low, so I will probably be preparing another batch in a few days!
Ahh I love hearing that so much!! I’m glad this granola is a hit with the entire family. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. 🙂
Yay!! You are so welcome, Kara. I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe!! Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It means the world to me. <3
My kids will not eat granola but they loved this and same for my husband! I replaced the maple syrup and used some local honey and this is going to be a staple in my house!!
Just wondering if it would be possible without coconut oil? Only thing i don’t have on hand at the moment and I don’t want to use any other oil. Thanks!
Hey Savanna! You could certainly try it without coconut oil. The mixture might be a bit dry, but you could always use butter / ghee or more maple syrup if it seems too dry. Let me know how it turns out if you end up making this!
Hi, 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.
Hi 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. 🙂
I 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 🙂
In 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!
It should keep for at least a week or so! It hasn’t ever lasted that long for us. 🙂 I like to store it in the fridge but it doesn’t have to be refrigerated.
i 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!
This 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!
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We LOVE this granola. My 1 and 5 year olds love it in plain yogurt. Makes the house smell so lovely when baking!
Have you tried to sub the maple syrup for honey? (What we have on hand at the moment)
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Ahh yay!! I’m so glad this granola is a hit with your kids. I think using honey instead of maple syrup would work just fine! You might just need to melt it a bit before mixing if it has hardened.
Made this granola and it is beyond delicious! First of all, very easy to make. Secondly, it tastes soooooo good.
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Yay!! So glad you loved this granola, Tina!! I really appreciate you coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It’s super helpful to other readers.
One of the best granola recipe I’ve tried! Absolutely delicious! Just left out the dates because I felt it would be sweet enough with the maple syrup. Even my skeptical daughter (who apparently is not a fan of nuts, I just learned) tasted it and gave me the thumb’s up and the green light so make again. 🙂
★★★★★
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Nancy!! So glad this granola was a hit. 🙂 Thanks so much for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3
I ABSOLUTELY love this granola! Gonna make another batch today. My first batch didn’t have any coconut oil in it(I ran out of it) and it still tasted AMAZING!
Thank you so much for this deliciousness!
★★★★★
Yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Bettina. I’m so glad you’re enjoying this granola. Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It’s super helpful to other readers. 🙂
This granola is AMAZING! My family can’t get enough of it. I love nuts, so the bountiful amount you get in one bite, complemented by the coconut and chia is really delicious. We have been eating it with almond milk and yogurt, as you also mentioned, but the best way to consume it is right out of the container. We’re running low, so I will probably be preparing another batch in a few days!
★★★★★
Ahh I love hearing that so much!! I’m glad this granola is a hit with the entire family. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. 🙂
Yum! Perfect for breakfast meal prep with plain Greek yogurt and bananas.
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Yay!! So glad you tried and enjoyed this recipe, Stef. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me!
AHmazing!! Soooooooooo good!! I subbed hazelnuts for walnuts (that’s what I had). Thank you for this life-changing recipe!
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Yay!! You are so welcome, Kara. I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe!! Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It means the world to me. <3
My kids will not eat granola but they loved this and same for my husband! I replaced the maple syrup and used some local honey and this is going to be a staple in my house!!
★★★★★
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Kimberly! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating, it means the world to me. <3
Would there be a substitution for the shredded coconut?
Hey Chris – you can definitely leave the shredded coconut out if you’d like. You can always add more nuts / seeds instead. 🙂
Just wondering if it would be possible without coconut oil? Only thing i don’t have on hand at the moment and I don’t want to use any other oil. Thanks!
Hey Savanna! You could certainly try it without coconut oil. The mixture might be a bit dry, but you could always use butter / ghee or more maple syrup if it seems too dry. Let me know how it turns out if you end up making this!
Hi, 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.
Hi 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. 🙂
Thank you! <3
This looks amazing! Do you melt the coconut oil before adding to the rest of the ingredients?
Hi there! Yes, if your coconut oil is solid, you’ll want to melt it so it’s easy to pour and measure.
I 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 🙂
Looking 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.
TRY it!! It’s so delicious — on it’s own or over yogurt. You will LOVE it.
In 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!
Ahhh yay! This comment made my day. I’m so glad you like the granola. Enjoy!
This 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 🙂
It should keep for at least a week or so! It hasn’t ever lasted that long for us. 🙂 I like to store it in the fridge but it doesn’t have to be refrigerated.
looks delicious! whats the serving size?
The serving size is approximately 1/4 cup.
i 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!
This 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!
Just updated the recipe. The serving size is approximately 1/4 cup.
Ohh this looks yummy!
That pumpkin candle is the best thing you’ll smell in your lifetime. #boldstatement
This granola looks SO SO good.
Do you have one?!?
Love hemp hearts!!
This is one delicious looking “power” granola, so many good things in the mix.
Need to make this! This sounds amazing and I love the mix of ingredients!