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    Modified: Sep 28, 2023 · Published: Feb 21, 2018 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Grain Free Granola

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    Whether you are looking to cut back on carbs, or are on a keto diet, this easy protein-packed Grain Free Granola is a great way to start your day!

    Grain Free Granola on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

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    Whether I am eating a vegan keto diet like I was when I came up with this recipe or not, I like to add nuts to my cereal. Sometimes I only have nuts, berries, and almond milk. So I figured why not make a Grain Free Granola recipe?

    I used the same process that I used to make rolled oats granola. I added a little bit of sweetener and oil to the nuts and baked it. I like to mix half of this Grain Free Granola and one of my rolled oats granola recipes for my morning cereal.

    This granola is perfect for keto diets because it's low in carbs, and high in protein. Just substitute the agave syrup with stevia or another sugar-free sweetener.

    You get all the same crunch and a ton of flavor but without all the carbs.

    Whenever I go on a road trip I like to have an easy breakfast to bring along. Since I don't bring my Nutribullet, I don't get to make my morning smoothie.

    I have to have some protein for breakfast, or I'll be hungry an hour or two later. There have been many times when I go out to eat when traveling and the only vegan gluten-free options are a fruit bowl and hash browns or home fries.

    It doesn't satisfy me. Sure I leave feeling full, but it doesn't last. Not to mention I need a nap afterward.

    So if you are someone who likes to go camping or goes on road trips, this is a great vegan recipe to bring along.

    Another go-to breakfast I make for traveling is overnight oats with cocoa powder and peanut butter. Those keep me full for a long time.

    That recipe was a game-changer for me. To have something I can prepare the night before and eat while riding shotgun in the car is perfect. Of course, I bring meals to heat up also, like Tofu Scramble and Tofu Frittata, but meals that I can eat while on the road or in a hotel are nice to have as well.

    Other granola recipes to try are my Homemade Coconut Granola recipe and my Vegan Chocolate Granola recipe.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • Other Breakfast Recipes
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Vegan Granola Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is packed with protein.
    • It is simple and easy to make.
    • You can easily make it sugar-free so that it is keto.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Grain free granola ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Nuts and seeds: I used a combination of walnuts, sliced almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. You could use whatever nuts and seeds you like.
    • Agave syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use maple syrup or sugar-free sweetener.
    • Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
    • Almond extract: Adds a fruity flavor. You could leave it out.
    • Coconut oil: To coat the granola and to help it get crispy.
    • Coconut chips: Adds a coconut flavor. You could leave it out.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness. I like to use sea salt.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Liquid ingredients in a mixing bowl with whisk.

    Step 1: Add wet ingredients to a bowl. Whisk.

    Nuts and seeds in a mixing bowl with wet ingredients.

    Step 2: Add nuts and seeds. Toss to combine.

    Nut mixture on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

    Step 3: Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

    Nut mixture with the addition of coconut chips on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

    Step 4: Bake, then add coconut chips and bake some more.

    Grainless Granola in a jar bird's eye view.

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    • Mocha Almond Overnight Oats
    • Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl
    Grain Free Granola with pitcher of almond milk and spoon bird's eye view.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What does grain free granola mean?

    Grain free granola is usually made with oats. This grain free granola is made without any grains.

    What is grain free granola made of?

    This grain free granola is made with nuts and seeds.

    Other Vegan Granola Recipes

    • Coconut Granola
      Easy Homemade Coconut Granola
    • Gingerbread Granola
      Gingerbread Granola
    • Chocolate Coconut Granola in a mason jar.
      Chocolate Coconut Granola

    If you tried this Grain Free Granola Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    This keto granola is low-carb and can be made sugar-free! Serve it with my Homemade Hemp Milk recipe. It's also keto-friendly.

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    Grain Free Granola
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    Grain Free Granola

    Whether you are looking to cut back on carbs, or are on a keto diet, this easy protein packed Grain Free Granola is a great way to start your day!
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 22 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 299kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup nuts and seeds - I used walnuts, sliced almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds*
    • 1 tablespoon agave syrup or sweetener of choice
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon almond extract
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
    • ¼ cup coconut chips
    • Pinch salt
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325°F.
    • Mix agave syrup, vanilla extract, almond extract, and coconut oil in a bowl. Heat in microwave 20-30 seconds to combine. Add salt and stir.
    • Pour mixture over nuts and seeds (not coconut chips), and combine thoroughly. Bake at 325°F for 10 minutes. Flip, and bake 5 minutes. Add coconut chips and bake 5 minutes more.

    Notes

    If you want to add flax seeds, do not bake them, but add them afterwards. Baking them will destroy their valuable nutrients.
    *Nutritional info is with agave syrup, so carbs and sugar content will be a lot less with stevia or another sugar free sweetener.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Nicole says

      April 16, 2018 at 10:12 am

      I add this to my morning cereal for some extra protein. Love it!5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        April 18, 2018 at 8:32 am

        Thanks Nicole!

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    2. Stephanie | Adventures in Aussieland says

      March 02, 2018 at 6:36 pm

      This looks so yummy and simple to make! I cannot wait to try it!

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    3. Samantha says

      February 23, 2018 at 1:33 pm

      This looks so yummy! I am always looking for new types of granola to try as I eat it in my cereal every morning!

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    4. Jenni LeBaron says

      February 23, 2018 at 1:01 pm

      Yum! I love making grain-free granola and your recipe looks great. I especially appreciate the huge chunks of coconut chips!

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      • Willow Moon says

        February 24, 2018 at 9:05 am

        Thanks, I could eat coconut chips daily, they are so good!

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    5. Erica says

      February 22, 2018 at 10:45 pm

      I'm so with you in needing protein with breakfast. This looks amazing. My husband loves granola, but I'm helping him cut back on sugar. So he ends up not eating it. But this is a great idea.

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      • Willow Moon says

        February 24, 2018 at 8:59 am

        A sugar free sweetener would work also!

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    6. Kelly Pemberton says

      February 22, 2018 at 11:49 am

      this looks interesting - I'm not crazy about coconut, but this granola looks like it would make a great salad topping! Gonna try it!

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      • Willow Moon says

        February 24, 2018 at 8:58 am

        And it's easy to customize!

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    7. Liz @ Books n' Cooks says

      February 22, 2018 at 10:39 am

      I love homemade granola - it's so much better that the store-bought stuff. Sweeter, fresher, with more vibrant flavors, and so easy to customize. My favorite part of this recipe are those big coconut flakes - YUM! You'll never find that in a store-bought version.

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      • Willow Moon says

        February 24, 2018 at 8:57 am

        That's true about the coconut flakes, I never thought of that!

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    8. Emily says

      February 22, 2018 at 10:22 am

      I love granola! This would be especially good on yogurt. That's how I eat mine!

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    9. Madison Pollard says

      February 22, 2018 at 10:13 am

      I make a similar raw granola but never thought to use extracts and coconut oil! So creative yet simple - and tasty! The photos look so amazing.

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      • Willow Moon says

        February 24, 2018 at 8:56 am

        Thanks Madison! I really love the flavors of vanilla and almond extract and use them in a lot of recipes!

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