Easy Hemp Granola
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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 seed 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 Granola
- Grain Free Granola (No Sugar)
- Chocolate Granola
- Pumpkin Granola
- Granola Cookies
- Granola Butter
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Granola
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
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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
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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!
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.
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?
DELICIOUS!
I just made this amazing snack/ granola. Delicious. Thank you!
So glad you loved this granola! Thanks for the review, Ioana! I appreciate it. 🙂
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 added Cardomim, Allspice, & Black Pepper
Oh I bet that was yummy!!
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!
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! 🙂
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. 🙂