Grain-Free Granola

Grain-Free Granola

A crisp, lightly sweetened granola made with toasted nuts, seeds, and coconut instead of oats or other grains.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Cookware: oven, parchment paper, rimmed baking sheet

  2. Step 2

    Coarsely chop the almonds and pecans. Combine them in a large mixing bowl with the pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, cinnamon, and salt.

    Ingredients used: 150.0 gr Almond, 1.5 gr Fine Salt, 3.0 gr Ground Cinnamon, 100.0 gr Pecan, 65.0 gr Pumpkin Seed, 70.0 gr Sunflower Seed, 60.0 gr Unsweetened Shredded Coconut

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, Large Mixing Bowl

  3. Step 3

    Whisk the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract together in a small mixing bowl.

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Coconut Oil, 60.0 ml Maple Syrup, 5.0 ml Vanilla Extract

    Cookware: Small Mixing Bowl, whisk

  4. Step 4

    Pour the maple mixture over the nut mixture and stir until evenly coated. Spread it on the prepared baking sheet and press it into an even layer.

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl, rimmed baking sheet, spatula

  5. Step 5

    Bake at 160°C until the edges begin to brown.

    Timer: 12 min (fixed)

    Cookware: oven, rimmed baking sheet

  6. Step 6

    Turn the granola gently with a spatula, press it back into an even layer, and bake until golden and fragrant.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: oven, rimmed baking sheet, spatula

  7. Step 7

    Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the granola cool completely without stirring. Break it into clusters once crisp.

    Timer: 20 min (fixed)

    Cookware: rimmed baking sheet

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Cool the granola completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place and discard it if it develops mold, moisture, or a rancid odor.

Risk factors

  • Nuts, seeds, and coconut can become rancid if stored warm or exposed to moisture.