Easy Hemp Granola
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Published Jan 31, 2020, Updated May 17, 2023
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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 hearty breakfast, but usually I use it as a topping for yogurt bowls, overnight oats, chia pudding and smoothie bowls.
It’s so delicious we’ve already gone through two batches in a couple weeks and I’m tempted to make another batch today.
Love Granola? Try These Recipes Too
- Coconut Almond Granola
- Grain Free Granola (No Sugar)
- Chocolate Granola
- Pumpkin Granola
- Granola Cookies
- Granola Butter
More Recipes with Hemp Seeds
- Hemp Tabbouleh
- Vegan Parmesan Cheese with Hemp Seeds
- Hummus Avocado Toast with Toasted Hemp Seeds
- Rice Salad with Cannellini Beans and Hemp Hearts
- Hemp and Pecorino Crusted Salmon
Hemp Granola
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 hemp hearts (or hemp seeds)
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/3 cup melted 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 250°F. Place almonds, pumpkin seeds, pecans and walnuts into a food processor 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.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This post is sponsored by Manitoba Harvest. As always, opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make EBF possible.
Need to make this! This sounds amazing and I love the mix of ingredients!
Love hemp hearts!!
This is one delicious looking “power” granola, so many good things in the mix.
That pumpkin candle is the best thing you’ll smell in your lifetime. #boldstatement
This granola looks SO SO good.
Do you have one?!?
Ohh this looks yummy!
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.
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!
looks delicious! whats the serving size?
The serving size is approximately 1/4 cup.
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.
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!
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.
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 🙂
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.
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
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!
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. 🙂
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
AHmazing!! Soooooooooo good!! I subbed hazelnuts for walnuts (that’s what I had). Thank you for this life-changing recipe!
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
Yum! Perfect for breakfast meal prep with plain Greek yogurt and bananas.
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!
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. 🙂
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. 🙂
Hi would love to make this recipe. I’m allergic to hemp seeds. Any recommendations of what I can use instead?
Hi Elaine – I would recommend THIS recipe instead! Enjoy!
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
Made this granola and it is beyond delicious! First of all, very easy to make. Secondly, it tastes soooooo good.
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.
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)
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.
Super easy and delicious!
Omggg all the smells while baking; better than any candle!! This was soo good we all loved it! Will definitely make it again. We added pumpkin spice and cinnamon!
Ahh I’m so glad you loved this granola, Angela!! Thanks so much for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
This has got to be what heaven smells like! It’s the 2nd EBF granola I’ve tried. Now we’re hooked on this and the Coconut Almond! So easy, healthy, delicious, and GF. Brittany, thank you SO much! Your recipes never disappoint! xoxo
This is soooo good. Just finished making it. Very easy to make and the aroma is to die for. Definitely will be making it again and I think I’m saying bye bye to store brought granola.
Woo-hoo!! This makes me so happy to hear, Vanessa. I’m so glad you’re loving this hemp granola. Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It means the world to me. <3
Hemp granola is fantastic. I never had hemp hearts and now I’m hooked. My family loves the granola. Added raisins to mine too. Fan fav!!! Thanks
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Tracey. I’m so glad this granola was a hit with your family. Thanks so much for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It’s super helpful to other readers, so I appreciate it. <3
Outstanding Granola, easy to make, fun and makes your home smell amazing! I love it with a little oat milk-perfect. Feel free to tweak a lil bit like dried cranberries instead of the dates for variety. Brittany crushed this recipe and finally found a way to put Hemp Seeds to work lol.
Ahh thank you, Travis!! So glad you enjoyed this hemp granola and as always, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and star rating. It means the world to me. <3
I couldnt wait to try this recipe and had so much fun making it. I’m new to hemp hearts, but LOVE this granola! Starting out on a healthier path, this is going to be a staple for me. I love having it for breakfast! It really keeps me feeling full and satisfied, with just the right amount of energy. I feel amazing with it. THANK YOU!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Hannah! I’m so glad you enjoyed this granola recipe. Thanks so much for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. The reviews are super helpful to other readers, so I really appreciate it. <3
I never leave reviews for things normally but I had to for this granola! So delicious and nutritious! I put a spoonful or two over greek yogurt and fruit in the mornings and it adds so much flavor and fillingness 🙂
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Elizabeth! I’m so glad you enjoyed this granola. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
my goodness. HOW did I just stumble onto your site today. It is like you have compiled a list of all my favorite recipes into one convenient location. SO QUALITY, SO CLEAN. I love to see it. Keep doing what you’re doing xoxo trying this granola tonight hehe
Ahhh I’m so glad you found me!!! I can’t wait to hear what you think of the recipes. Let me know how the granola turns out if you try it. 🙂
This granola is super easy to make, smells amazing while it is baking, and tastes delicious. My husband even excitedly accused me of using butter because he thought it was so flavorful there was no way it was also healthy!
Haha that’s amazing! So glad this granola was a hit, Rachel. Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3
This is my go to granola recipe! I cut the sugar down a bit and still just as delicious!
Yay!! So glad you’re loving this granola recipe, Katie. I really appreciate you taking the time to come back and leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3
Can’t wait to try this recipe!! Is it better to use raw nuts? What I have in the house are all low heat toasted.
Any type of nut will work! Raw or roasted. 🙂
I generally eat store-bought granola because it’s easy. I only ended up making this because I ran out of my usual stuff, and I happened to have almost everything required by this recipe anyway. I’m not sure I’ll go back! My boyfriend tends to let me eat most of my baking projects, but he is addicted to this granola! I think he’s eaten it once a day this entire week. He eats it plain, and I’ve been eating it with yogurt and berries. I used about 3/4 of the maple syrup amount because it was the last of my bottle, and the granola is still tasty but I think I’ll go for the full amount next time.
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Kenna! So glad this granola was a hit. Thanks for making it and for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3
How long would this last in the freezer and/or fridge?
It should last about a week or so in the fridge and a few months in the freezer. 🙂
Absolutely delicious! I knew this would be good, however it exceeded every expectation. So quick to bring together, the house smelled incredible as it baked. And in a bowl topped with almond milk it was the best breakfast. I’ll be making this again, and again, and again! Thank you Brittany!!
Ahh yay, that makes me so happy to hear, Danielle! I’m glad you loved this granola. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
Making it again this morning – as soon as my granola jar empties I must refill. This may just be my favorite recipe I’ve discovered in months! As cereal, a yogurt topper, overnight oats topper, just to nibble on…. it is perfect. Thank you Brittany!
Ahh yay!! That seriously makes me so happy to hear, Danielle. I’m so glad you’re loving this recipe. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. 🙂
This is so f$&@!!! Good! I can’t stop eating it 🤪
Haha so glad you’re loving this granola, Stephanie!! 🙂
This granola is AMAZING! Easy to make, house smelled fantastic while it baked, my husband couldn’t wait to try it! The proportions are great, temperature and time of baking ideal. Nothing was burned as it happened with other granola recipes. I skipped dates (although I love dates) to make this keto friendly. I store it in the fridge as you recommended and it’s sooo crunchy! 🙂 THANK YOU for sharing with us your amazing ideas!
Ahh yay, this makes me so happy to hear!! I’m glad this granola was a hit. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. 🙂
I love this granola! It is sooooo delicious! But I was thinking of trying it without the dates this time and then noticed your comment. Did you have to add any extra liquid as a binder or did you just omit the dates free and clear? Thanks so much 🙂
This hemp granola is incredible! It’s so easy to make and tastes amazing!!
I’m glad you’re loving this granola recipe, Steph. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
This is my all time favourite granola. It’s lower in carb, super crunchy and so satiating as a quick snack or topper to yogurt, muffins or oatmeal.
You are the best, Katie!! Thank you for your review! 🙂
Love this recipe especially with the variety of seeds and nuts. I eat this with Greek yogurt most mornings. Thank for sharing this
Yay! So glad you loved this recipe, Arden. 🙂 Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
I added Cardomim, Allspice, & Black Pepper
Oh I bet that was yummy!!
My absolute favorite granola! The smell while baking is incredible. As it cooled my husband kept walking by to grab a handful! We love it as cereal, or on oatmeal, a yogurt topper, or on a smoothie bowl. The possibilities are endless, but it never lasts long enough.. Double the recipe when you make it!
Ahh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear. I’m glad this granola was a hit. Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a review, Danielle. I so appreciate it!
I just made this amazing snack/ granola. Delicious. Thank you!
So glad you loved this granola! Thanks for the review, Ioana! I appreciate it. 🙂
DELICIOUS!
Delicious recipe! I must have done something wrong because it didn’t stick together even after waiting a couple hours to take it off the pan. I’ll definitely be trying the recipe out again.
Oh no sorry to hear that!! Can you remember if you changed anything about the recipe?
My answer to eating hemp hearts! But, I have a coconut allergy. Okay to just use olive oil instead?
Yes! I think olive oil or avocado oil will work just fine.
I haven’t even baked this yet and it already tastes fabulous! Thanks for such a great recipe.
Woo!! So glad you love this recipe, Gabrielle! Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
Hands-down the best healthy granola I’ve ever eaten. The only problem is I want to eat the whole pan right out of the oven.
Ahh yay, that makes me so happy to hear!! So glad you loved this granola. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it.
This granola is absolutely DELICIOUS!!
This granola is absolutely DELICIOUS!! My kids love it too and have been enjoying it as an after school snack with fresh berries. Thank you for another incredibly easy and delicious recipe Brittany!
Woo!! So glad you loved it, Jen! Thanks for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
This is the best homemade granola recipe! I make it without the dates to keep the carb count lower. Any estimates on the per serving carb/fiber count leaving the dates out?
So glad you’ve been enjoying this recipe, Rory!! I don’t know the nutritional info without the dates, but you could easily plug it in to a calculator. I use My Fitness Pal!
Could you please share how you’ve calculated the nutrition value of this recipe? I’d love to learn how to do this with recipes i make at home. thank you <3
I use My Fitness Pal!
Excellent. Added dried cranberries to the mix. Next time I am going to try reducing the oil a bit just to save on calories.
So glad you enjoyed this granola, Cheryl! Thanks for the review 🙂
This is amazing! I make it almost every week!
Ah yay! So happy to hear this, Kathy. I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying this granola. Thanks for the review!
This granola is always in our fridge! It’s incredible. I add dried cranberries, pumpkin pie spice & a tiny bit of almond extract. It’s become my favorite breakfast (over yogurt). Thank you so much for this staple!
Yay!! I love hearing this, Shelley. So glad it’s been a hit. Thanks for the review!
Looks wonderful!!! I am not a fan of coconut. Can I just omit it, or is there a substitute you recommend?
Hey Jenny- you can definitely omit the coconut flakes. You could try subbing with your favorite dried fruit.
I have tried many granola receipes and this one is by far the best. Super easy and the flavor is perfect. Yum!!
Yay! So glad you loved this recipe, Tami. Thanks so much for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!
This is the best granola…ever!!! I thought I may add some dried fruits…but it is so amazing I wouldn’t change anything. So pretty!!!
I can’t wait to share with my friends!!!
Yay! I’m so happy to hear you love this recipe, Sheila! Thanks for making it and coming back to leave a review and star rating, I really appreciate it!
excellent post thank you
Hi there, I’m so excited to try this recipe! How important is it to use raw nuts? I have most of these on already on hand, but they are roasted.
Hi, Holland. Roasted nuts have a tendency to burn if you try to re-roast them, so you’re better off using raw nuts. If you do try with the pre-roasted nuts, let me know how it turns out!
Fabulous granola. The whole family loves it – Thanks for sharing! ❤
Woo! Love to hear that, Judith. Thanks for sharing your review, I really appreciate it.
High-quality Oat-less granola;slightly addicting:)
So glad you’re enjoying this recipe! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment and review.
Love this!! The dates are hard to cut. Hoe long do you think it will last in the refrigerator?
Thanks!
Hi Eileen – it should last about a week or so in the fridge and a few months in the freezer. Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment and review, I appreciate it!
Hi! Is it possible to bake this into bars? Would love these on-the-go!
Hi Kaylee – You would probably need to add some more ingredients to help form these into bars like a nut butter, but I’m not sure how much or how that would turn out as I haven’t tried it. I do have some other granola bar recipes you could try instead: chocolate chip almond granola bars, apple granola bars and cranberry coconut granola bars.
The recipe is great, but the timing was really off for me. I burnt 3 batches:( I finally decided to cook for only 32 minutes total and worked. Any idea what can be? It is delicious though±!!
Hi Nathalie – I am so sorry to hear that. Did you bake it at 250 degrees? It is possible that your oven might be a bit more powerful than mine so that might be what caused it. Also, I would recommend baking this granola on the middle rack in the oven. I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe though. Thank you for your review + star rating, I so appreciate it!
Seriously Delicious!! Stored half in fridge and half in freezer to last me a month. Will definitely be making again. So yum with Greek yogurt and blueberries.
WOO! I am so happy to hear that you are loving this recipe, Leigh! Thank you so much for your review + star rating, I so appreciate it!
Do you know if it possible to skip the maple syrop? I cannot eat any type of sugar, so i was wondering if the flavour will be off without the maple.
I made last week your 5-Ingredient Grain Free Granola (No Sugar) and it tastes amazing!!! so thank you for that 😊
Hi Sarisa – I wouldn’t recommend leaving out the maple syrup completely because it helps the granola stick together. You could replace it with honey, agave, or another liquid sweetener of choice. I am so glad you enjoyed my 5-ingredient grain free granola. Thank you so much!
I LOVE this recipe. I’ve made it twice now, varying the types of nuts slightly depending on what I have available. It’s one of the tastiest granolas I’ve ever made!
(One thing to note- maybe I’m missing something but I think you forgot to say to add the dates after baking?)
WOO! I am excited to hear that you are loving this recipe, Rae. You’ll want to add the dates in step 3 after the first bake. You will then put the granola back into the oven for 25-30 more minutes. Hope this helps! Thank you for sharing your review + star rating, I so appreciate it!
Best damn non-oat granola I have ever tasted! Added a bit more cinnamon, a little extra maple syrup and coconut and a good dash of salt, and WOW! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Woo this is the BEST! I am so glad you found this recipe and are loving it, Karen. Thank you so much for coming back and sharing your review + star rating, I so appreciate it!
This granola is delicious and so easy. I probably make it very other week. Now my little grandson loves it so may be making if more often.
WOO! I am so glad this recipe is a hit for you and your grandson, Lisa. Thank you for sharing your review & star rating, it means so much to me!
This is an EXCEPTIONAL recipe for people fighting cancer. We made it for us and several people. THANK YOU! 🙏🏻 ❤️
Aww thank you so much, Windy! I am so glad you found this recipe and are loving it. Thanks for sharing your review + star rating, I truly appreciate it!
Hemp Granola recipe is simply delicious… I love the aroma in the house as it bakes and better yet first sample bites. Yummy! Thank you.
Hi Ada – I am SO happy to hear you are loving this granola and it turned out amazing for you. Thanks you for sharing your review & star rating, it means so much to me!