Fortunately, we don’t have anyone in our family with food allergies or sensitivities, but since there are so many families out there that do, I was inspired to create a grain-free granola. and besides, less grain in our diets is a win in my book! I’m still grain-free from my whole30 experience a few months ago, so this it’s perfect for me too!
I had no idea that seeds baked in honey with a few spices would be so delicious and so, so much like oat granola, but it truly is! The first little bites I took were (piping hot off the pan) and crunchy and sweet and savory and totally tasty. I was a little bit shocked at how good it was!
I put 1/2 cup or so in a bowl and topped with some almond milk and blueberries for breakfast the next morning and i was hooked. from there, it went on everything and I even ate it alone by the handfuls! I’m a big granola eater, so for me to say I don’t miss oat granola is really something and I’m saying it, ‘I don’t miss oat granola!’
If you’re grain-free or just trying to reduce grain consumption, this recipe is perfect!
Grain-free Granola
PrintIngredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 TBS coconut oil
- 2 TBS sunflower seed butter or nut butter of choice
- 2 TBS chia seeds
- 3/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 3/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, vanilla, cinnamon, and sea salt to a food processor and pulse a few times until coarsely ground.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt coconut oil, honey, and sunflower seed butter until smooth.
- Add seed mixture, coconut flakes, and raisins (if using) to the honey mixture and stir well to coat.
- Pour granola mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, stir and bake for 8-10 more minutes, until golden brown.
- Let cool completely, break apart, and store in an airtight container.
Check out my whole30 pinterest board for more recipes like this! Or if you’re not grain-free, you’ll love this everyday granola too!
This looks delish! No one in my family has allergies either, but it’s always fun to experiment. Sometimes it turns out even yummier than expected!
Thank you so much Haley! I agree completely, experimenting with food and recipes is fun! 🙂
This looks scrumptious – and very similar to regular granola. I have several family and friends that eat grain free, I’d love to try this for them!
Thank you Allison! It is very similar to regular granola and equally as tasty, haha!
This looks so easy to make, can’t wait to try it!
Thank you so much Cricket! 🙂
Going to throw a batch of this together today! Very easy!!!
It absolutely is! Enjoy!
That is sweet of you to share this recipe even though you have no one with food allergies in your family. Love this grain free granola and would love to have it for breakfast.
Thank you Shumaila! It’s a great breakfast and sticks with you, which I love! 🙂
This sounds like it would be such a Yummy, satisfying breakfast. And I bet it does taste even better warm out of the oven!
Thank you so much Stephanie! 🙂
What a tasty sounding recipe and grain free too. I would have this for breakfast tomorrow
Thank you so much Bintu! I’m the one who eats it all in this house, even though I always say ‘I’m making the for the family.’ LOL!
This sounds so good! I’m not technically grain-free, but I try to eat minimal grains in my day-to-day life. I’m so excited to have this as a breakfast option!
Me too, Elizabeth! Thanks so much!
This sounds yummy. I can see it as a topping for yogurt or icecream or the “crisp” part of an apple or berry crisp.
Oh my gosh Amanda, yes! I love your thinking…now I want some apple crisp too! LOL!