5 from 48 votes
Granola Recipe with Nuts
This granola recipe features a mix of chopped almonds, cashews, pecans, and walnuts with sunflower seeds, chia, flax, and pepitas for a nutrient-dense base. Coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup, and sea salt provide balanced sweet and warm flavors. Toasted slowly at a low temperature, the granola develops a crunchy texture without burning. Coconut shreds and raisins finish the mix for added chew and sweetness. It’s a wholesome, textured snack or breakfast topping that stores well.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
337 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds cashews, pecans and walnuts
- ½ cup sunflower seeds raw
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 ½ tablespoons flax seeds
- ½ cup Pepitas raw
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup raw
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 ½ cups coconut shreds unsweetened
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°.
- Add the almonds, cashews, pecans, and walnuts to a food processor and pulse several times until it is gritty and still some chunks are the size of half peanuts.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add in the seeds, pepitas, oil, cinnamon, vanilla, syrup and salt, and mix until completely combined.
- Pour the mixture out onto a sheet tray lined with parchment paper and spread out until flattened.
- Bake at 250° for 90 minutes or until the seeds are lightly browned and cooked.
- Cool the granola and then break up and toss with coconut shreds and raisins.
- Serve.
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Notes
- This granola can be made up to one week in advance and stored at room temperature.
- Store in airtight containers to maintain freshness for up to three weeks.
- Use raw, unsalted nuts for best results and feel free to substitute your favorite types.
- Dried cherries may be used instead of raisins for a tart alternative.
Nutrition Information
Calories
337kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Sodium
69mg
(3%)
Potassium
389mg
(8%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.