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Grain Free Granola
This healthy grain free granola is so good! It has the best crunchy texture and slightly sweet flavour.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
40
minutes
mins
Total Time
55
minutes
mins
Course:
Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine:
American
Diet:
Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan
Servings:
32
Calories:
142
kcal
Author:
Dr. Erin Carter
Equipment
food processor
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Ingredients
1 1/2
cups
raw sunflower seeds
1 1/2
cups
raw pumpkin seeds
1
cup
finely shredded coconut
1
cup
coconut flakes
1
cup
raisins
1
tablespoon
organic ground cinnamon
1
pinch
sea salt
20
dates, soaked in warm water for 15 minutes
2
ripe bananas
5
tablespoon
melted coconut oil
1
tablespoon
vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients and mix well with a spoon.
Add the banana, dates, coconut oil and vanilla extract to your food processor.
Blend until you have a smooth mixture (if there are some chunks remaining that is alright).
Transfer the ingredients from the food processor to the bowl and mix well with a spoon.
Transfer the granola mixture to the baking sheet and spread well with a spoon.
Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake for approximately 40-45 minutes, until it's golden brown and crisp.
Remove from the oven and let the granola cool completely.
Break the granola into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
If you don't like raisins feel free to use other dried fruit.
Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. The calculations are based on a serving size of 3 tbsp.
Store this granola in an airtight container for up to 30 days.
Nutrition
Calories:
142
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
12
g
|
Protein:
3
g
|
Fat:
11
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.002
g
|
Sodium:
6
mg
|
Potassium:
189
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin A:
10
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
14
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg