Grain-free Granola
I love granola, but unfortunately there aren’t many brands out there that I would actually buy. Most are way too high in sugar!
This week’s recipe pick is one that I adapted slightly from Tastes of Lizzy T. It’s full of prebiotic-rich nuts to help fertilize the good bacteria in your gut: sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds (pepitas), almonds, and pecans!
The only sugar is from naturally sweetened dates. If you prefer a hint of sweet, you could always add a touch of raw honey or pure maple syrup prior to baking.
This recipe is free of dairy, gluten, and of course…grains!

Servings |
servings (serving size: 1/4 cup)
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- 1 cup raw unsalted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1 cup raw unsalted sunflower seeds, shelled
- 1 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut
- 1 cup unsalted almonds, sliced
- 2 cups unsalted pecans, chopped
- 10 dates chopped
- 1/3 cup unrefined coconut oil
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 3 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- Dash or two Sea salt
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.Mix all of the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Melt coconut oil and add to a small bowl, along with cinnamon, vanilla and salt. Mix well and pour over the dry mixture. Stir to combine and evenly coat.
- Spread the granola on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Stir, then bake an additional 5 minutes. Allow to cool completely before storing in container. Enjoy as a snack or mixed into plain Greek yogurt!
Nutrition Facts per serving (1/4 cup): Calories: 210; Total Fat: 19 grams; Saturated Fat: 6 grams; Sodium: 30 mg; Potassium: 143 mg; Total Carbohydrate: 8 grams; Dietary Fiber: 3 grams; Net Carbohydrates: 5 grams; Sugar: 3 grams; Protein: 5 grams
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