Made with a blend of seeds and dried fruit, this nut-free granola makes the perfect school-safe snack! This healthy granola recipe uses creamed honey and dried fruit for sweetness while the seeds give it a dose of plant-based protein. On top of that, it’s also grain-free!
Use this nut-free granola for a healthy snack, in place of cereal in the morning, or as grab-and-go fuel out of the fridge.
This nut-free granola recipe comes out of the oven soft and delicate but turns into an indulgence once cooled.
Though it's made with just a blend of seeds, it has a hint of comforting sweetness from the honey.
"This granola came out great! I just love the touch of vanilla with the dried fruit, and it was nice and hearty with all those wonderful seeds. So much better than anything you'd buy!" - Amanda
If you want to add some healthy fats to your diet, this homemade granola is the way to do it! You'll love the recipe because it's:
- Easy to make
- Dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free
- Versatile (can be used for everything!)
- 4g of plant-based protein
- School safe
Ingredients You’ll Need
If you have a well-stocked gluten-free pantry you probably already have all the ingredients you need for this homemade nut-free granola recipe!
However, while most granola recipes rely on rolled oats, you won't find them here! If that's your jam, check out these granola clusters instead. In place of oats, this granola is gluten-free and grain-free.
Pumpkin & sunflower seeds: make sure to use unsalted seeds that haven’t been roasted already.
Hemp Hearts: loaded with nutrients and plant-based protein these seeds are an easy nutrient boost for any recipe.
Shredded coconut: for this gluten-free recipe make sure to use unsweetened coconut that’s shredded and not in large flakes so that it blends into the granola better.
Chia seeds: one of the three foods that I think should be in everyone’s diet! These seeds are POTENT with benefits.
Sunbutter: this is what replaces nut butter in this granola recipe. It’s not as sweet but leaves the granola with a hearty feel.
Dried fruit: any dried fruits will work however we love to use dried blueberries and cherries best.
Creamed honey: the creamed honey gives this nut-free recipe the best flavor. though maple syrup can work it will also affect the cooking time.
How To Make Nut-Free Granola
- Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Melt the wet ingredients and mix them together.
- Add the wet into the dry and mix until everything looks somewhat coated.
- Dump the granola mixture onto a lined tray and use a spatula to press it down evenly.
- Bake for30 minutes stirring the granola once halfway through. To do this simply mix it around and then repat flat.
- Remove from the oven and let cool fully before storing.
Step By Step Photos
Important Teaching Tips
When you stir the granola halfway through, make sure to re-flatten it so that it cooks evenly.
The granola is not fully cooked when you pull it out of the oven. It will still be really crumbly and won’t hold together at all. Let it cool fully before moving it off the tray.
In a pinch, extra pumpkin seeds can be subbed for sunflower seeds and vice versa. Just like maple syrup can be used but may affect how the granola recipe holds together.
Store the granola in airtight containers in the fridge.
How To Use The Homemade Nut-Free Granola:
- As a smoothie topper
- On top of a dairy-free yogurt parfait or cookie dough overnight oats
- As a cereal with some homemade hemp milk
- On top of chocolate collagen pudding
- In a snack on its own with some fruit
Fast, crave-worthy snacks that hit your protein goals (without tracking or extra cooking time).
Frequently Asked Questions About Homemade Granola
On the counter in a sealed container, gluten-free granola will last 5-7 days. In the fridge, clusters will last 2-3 weeks in a sealed container.
The stickier your granola mixture is from nut butter and sweetener (in this case honey) the better the granola will hold together. The sugar in the honey hardens once it’s cooked and that holds the clusters together. Because there isn’t much honey used in this recipe, the granola will be more like cereal and not as much in “clusters”.
Other Gluten-Free Snack Recipes You'll Love
- Gluten-free granola cups
- Easy vanilla protein bars
- Cookie dough balls
- Fudgy protein brownies
- Peanut butter and jam protein balls
- Homemade crunchy granola
- High protein granola
- Protein cookies
- Banana protein donuts
- The best high-protein snacks
- Salted caramel protein fluff
- High protein snack ideas
- No-bake snacks
Grain& Nut Free Homemade Granola
Video
Equipment
- 1 Silicone baking mat
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Sunflower seeds hulled & raw
- ¼ cup Pumpkin seeds hulled & raw
- ⅛ cup Hemp hearts
- ⅛ cup Chia seeds
- ⅛ cup Coconut oil
- ⅛ cup Creamed honey
- ⅛ cup Sunbutter
- ¼ cup Dried fruit
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees farhenheit.
- Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Heat the coconut oil and creamed honey on very low.
- Mix the remaining ingredients into the bowl.
- Dump the granola mixture onto the tray and use a spatula to press it down evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes stirring the granola once halfway through. To do this: mix it around and then repat the granola flat.
- Remove from the oven and let cool fully before storing.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Katie says
Love this granola! Perfect allergen friendly treat/healthy breakfast!
fitasamamabear says
Glad you enjoyed it!
Donny says
This is amazing! I'm grain-free and I have some family members who are nut-free so this was perfect when we got together for breakfast. Thanks!
fitasamamabear says
Mega win! Nice to have something easy on hand!
Janessa says
The nut-free granola is such a great snack for busy days! I love the flavour from the coconut.
fitasamamabear says
Plus coconut adds some crunch!
nancy says
this version without nuts is perfect! I don't have to comb thru store bought ingredients to ensure it is nut free!
fitasamamabear says
Haha yes! It can be tricky to find!
Stacey says
I love this idea! I like nuts, but large amounts of nuts can be very heavy to digest. This version of granola is easier on the tummy in the morning.
fitasamamabear says
That's a great way to put it, it's definitely a little lighter!
jennifer says
Oh YUM! Loved it, the perfect snack -- I love how easy it is, how I have control over the ingredients and even much cheaper than buying pre-made. WINNING
fitasamamabear says
SO much cheaper than buying it!
Allyssa says
This tasted so amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing this super easy to make recipe! Fam really loves it! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!
fitasamamabear says
Glad it was a hit with the fam!
Sunrita says
This is a perfect healthy energy bar for when on the go! Just delicious and so easy to make.
Jenni says
Love this granola! Its just the right amount of crunch and sweet, with all the best ingredients!
fitasamamabear says
Yes! I LOVE crunchy granola, it's literally the best.
Jennifer says
I'm always worried granola will be too sweet, but this was pretty nearly perfect! Loved the hint of vanilla in it!
fitasamamabear says
Ah that's awesome to hear!
Megan says
Shelby, this is so yummy. Such a great idea, too, to make the granola with seeds and chia seeds. Granola is one of my weaknesses; I love it so much! 🙂
fitasamamabear says
It's nice to switch it up from nut-based ones, granola is my weakness too lol
Mandy Applegate says
This granola was so good that I didn't even miss the nuts!
fitasamamabear says
Hehe WIN!!
Amanda says
This granola came out great! I just love the touch of vanilla with the dried fruit, and it was nice and hearty with all those wonderful seeds. So much better than anything you'd buy!
fitasamamabear says
And definitely so much easier to snack on hehe
Liz says
I wanted to make granola and I didn't have any nuts so this was the perfect recipe! thanks for the tasty idea!
fitasamamabear says
Yay! Mega win when you have all the other stuff!
Allyssa says
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It's really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!