Pumpkin Seed Granola (Grain-Free!)
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Pumpkin Seed Granola (Grain-Free!)
Description
Combining a mix of pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, chia seeds, and sunflower seeds with ground cinnamon and sea salt, this granola achieves granulated clusters through the addition of pure maple syrup. Though the mixture appears dry, the syrup helps the ingredients stick as it bakes. Baking at 300°F for about 25 minutes dries the granola into a crisp and mildly toasted snack.
The gentle baking preserves the natural flavors and crunch of the seeds while infusing a subtle warmth from the cinnamon. After cooling, the granola firm up enough to break into bite-sized pieces and store securely in an airtight container.
This granola can be enjoyed with plant-based milk, yogurt, or fruit and lends itself well to customization by swapping in different seeds or nuts. Chopping larger nuts smaller is recommended to improve cohesion in the clusters.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup coconut shredded, unsweetened
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl, and stir well to combine.
- Add in the maple syrup, and stir again until all of the ingredients have been coated. This will help everything stick together, but the mixture won't look very wet.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet, and spread it out into a flat, even layer. Bake at 300ºF for 25 minutes, or until the granola looks lightly golden.
- Let the granola cool completely. It will firm up as it cools, and then you can break it into pieces and store it in an airtight container. This will last for up to a week when stored at room temperature, or you can store it for up to a month in the fridge. (You can probably freeze it for up to 3 months, too, if you want to make a larger batch.)
- Serve with almond milk and sliced bananas, or any other toppings you like!
Notes
- Any nuts or seeds can replace those listed; chop large nuts into smaller pieces to help clusters hold together.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 327mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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