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Almond Butter Grain Free Granola

★★★★★ 3 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin1/24/23

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Whip up this easy Almond Butter Grain Free Granola for enjoying with milk, atop yogurt, or baked into sweet treats! Made with three nuts, maple syrup, coconut, and more.

almond butter grain free granola

The most delicious grain-free granola

When it comes to snacking, not all snacks have to be bad for you! And on that note, healthy snacks don’t have to taste bland.

Today we’re making this delicious almond butter grain-free granola made with seeds, coconut, spices, and three types of nuts. It also uses almond butter as a natural thickener and maple syrup as a natural sweetener! It doesn’t get better than that.

almond butter grain free granola

Ingredients in almond butter grain-free granola

The ingredients for this granola are simple and can be found in any grocery store. Many items are probably already in your pantry!

  • Nuts: First up are the nuts. You will need 1 cup of chopped walnuts, 1 cup of chopped pecans, and 1 cup of sliced almonds.
  • Sunflower seeds: Next are the sunflower seeds! Use 1/2 cup.
  • Coconut flakes: Include 1 cup of coconut flakes for both density and flavor.
  • Chia seeds: Add some protein by sneaking in 1 tbsp of chia seeds.
  • Cinnamon: 1 tsp of cinnamon will add delicious flavor.
  • Salt: Can’t forget the salt! Use 1/4 tsp.
  • Maple syrup: Next, sweeten things up by including 1/4 cup of maple syrup.
  • Almond butter: Finally, 1/3 cup of natural almond butter completes the granola and adds flavor and protein.
almond butter grain free granola
making almond butter grain free granola

Kitchen tools used to make almond butter granola

You will need about 7 kitchen tools and 7 measuring cup sizes to prepare this granola recipe. Here’s everything you’ll need:

  • Cutting board
  • Chopping knife
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Stirring utensil
  • Spatula

For measuring out ingredients, you will need the following sized measuring cups: 1/4 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup.

How to make almond butter grain-free granola

This recipe takes about 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of baking time. After that, you have delicious homemade granola to enjoy with your yogurts, parfaits, and more!

To begin, preheat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Then, grab a mixing bowl and combine the walnuts, pecans, almonds, sunflower seeds, coconut, and chia seeds.

Once mixed, stir in the cinnamon and salt.

Next, add the maple syrup and almond butter and stir until everything is combined.

Pour the mixture onto the baking sheet and flatten it out into an even layer.

Bake for 30 minutes or until the coconut has turned golden brown. Let cool completely, and then break the granola into clusters and enjoy!

almond butter grain free granola

Storing leftovers

This granola can be stored in an airtight container and kept at room temperature. It will stay nice and fresh for about a month!

Optional add-ins

Want to mix some more ingredients into your granola? Here are some ideas! You can make it so many different ways, and many of the mix-ins can be combined for even more flavor.

  • Dried fruit (strawberries, apples, bananas, mangos, etc.)
  • Chocolate chips
  • White chocolate chips
  • Raisins
  • Dried cranberries
  • Cereal

How to use granola

Granola can be used in so many ways! First, you can enjoy it as is, either dry or in a bowl with milk (like cereal). Second, you can use it as a topping for yogurt, parfaits, or even ice cream! Third, you can incorporate it into baked treats like brownies or cookies. Lastly, you can shape it into bars or balls and enjoy as protein bars or bites!

almond butter grain free granola

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

Granola can be prepared in so many different ways. Here are some more delicious flavors to try!

  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola
  • Cake Batter Granola
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola
  • Healthy Almond Butter Granola
almond butter grain free granola
almond butter grain free granola

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by The Mindful Hapa

almond butter grain free granola
★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews

Almond Butter Grain Free Granola

Whip up this easy Almond Butter Grain Free Granola for enjoying with milk, atop yogurt, or baked into sweet treats! Made with three nuts, maple syrup, coconut, and more.

Prep: 10Cook: 30Total: 40 minutes
Yield 12 servings 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup natural almond butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix together walnuts, pecans, almonds, sunflower seeds, coconut, and chia seeds.
  3. Stir in cinnamon and salt.
  4. Add maple syrup and almond butter and stir until all combined.
  5. Dump onto baking sheet and flatten into even layer.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes or until coconut has turned golden brown. Let cool completely before breaking into clusters.
  7. Store in airtight container.
Author: ErinCategory: snack, granola, breakfast, almond butter, nutsMethod: ovenCuisine: AmericanDiet: Gluten Free
almond butter grain free granola

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  1. Ashley Miller says

    Posted on 1/28 at 3:14 pm

    So delicious! Easy to make, super crunchy and lite.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/29 at 12:13 pm

      Hi Ashley, so happy you loved it! 🙂

      Reply
  2. SUSAN says

    Posted on 1/27 at 9:50 pm

    Hi! I see posted this makes 12 servings. Can you tell me what size servings? Thank you so much!
    Susan

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/30 at 3:03 pm

      Hi Susan, yes the serving is 1/2 cup!

      Reply
  3. Kelly says

    Posted on 1/26 at 1:57 am

    So yummy! I used chocolate almond butter and it’s perfect. Will definitely be making it again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/27 at 3:39 pm

      Hi Kelly, so glad you loved it!!

      Reply
  4. Michelle Perkins says

    Posted on 1/25 at 9:01 pm

    SOOOOO good… easy and healthy

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/27 at 3:38 pm

      Hi Michelle, so happy you loved it!

      Reply

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