Crunchy, lightly sweet, and totally school-safe, this Gluten-Free Nut-Free Granola is a game changer for snack time. It’s made with a blend of seeds, honey, and dried fruit for natural sweetness. No nuts, no grains, just pure crunchy goodness. Perfect for topping yogurt, packing in lunches, or grabbing by the handful.
"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
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 40 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 8
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 139 kcals and 4 grams of protein
- 📋 Main Ingredients: sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp hearts, chia seeds, honey, and coconut oil.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and high protein.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: Sweet, crisp, and cluster-filled, this nut-free granola is simple to make and perfect for topping yogurt, smoothies, or snacking by the handful.
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This homemade nut-free granola has become a staple in our house because it works for everything: a healthy snack, a cereal swap in the morning, or grab-and-go fuel straight from the fridge when the day gets chaotic. I often sprinkle it (or my go-to protein granola) over blueberry protein oatmeal or mix it into a dairy-free yogurt parfait, and my kids will happily eat it by the handful (which is a win in my books).
Even though this granola without nuts is made entirely from seeds, it bakes up soft, turns crisp as it cools, and tastes surprisingly indulgent thanks to the honey-sweetened finish. That subtle caramelised crunch makes it just as crave-worthy as my granola clusters, but completely school-safe. It’s one of those easy recipes that makes you feel a little more put together, even on the most rushed mornings.
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💭Why You'll Love This Recipe
Easy to make: All of the ingredients are gluten-free pantry staples, and you only need 9 items.
Versatile: Create new flavours and use the no-nut granola for multiple snacks.
Diet-friendly: It's naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, and paleo-approved.
How To Make Gluten-Free Nut-Free Granola
Step 1: Mix together the dry ingredients.
Step 2: Add the wet ingredients one by one and mix.
Step 3: Portion onto a baking tray and press flat.
Step 4: Bake and let cool on the tray.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Pumpkin & sunflower seeds: Make sure to use unsalted seeds that haven’t been roasted already. These are interchangeable, too, so if you only have one or the other, that's okay.
- Sunbutter: This is what replaces nut butter in this nut-free granola recipe. It’s not as sweet but leaves the granola with a hearty feel.
- Honey: I use creamed honey as that's what we have in the cupboard. But regular, local honey is fine. Though maple syrup can work, it will also affect the cooking time.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
Dried fruit: Any dried fruit will work for the homemade nut-free granola. We use dried cranberries and apricots the most, but dried cherries and blueberries are tasty too.
Chocolate chip: No kid will say no to a bite of gooey chocolate. Add mini, dairy-free chocolate chips to the batter for extra indulgence.
Warmth: Mixing vanilla extract or cinnamon into the granola adds another level of comforting flavor.
Expert Tips To Make It
When you stir the no-nut 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.
Store the granola in airtight containers (we do large-mouth mason jars) in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
How To Use It
Below are a few ways to use the granola recipe that we've tried and rotate through.
- As a smoothie topper (it's one of the best toppings for smoothie bowls).
- On top of 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
Gluten-Free Nut-Free Granola FAQs
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, 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”.
Yes, you can freeze homemade granola. Let it cool fully before placing it in a freezer-safe bag and into the freezer. It will stay fresh for roughly 3 months. Let it come to room temperature when you need it. It will still be delicious but may lose some of it's natural crunch.
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Gluten-Free Nut-Free Granola
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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!