Quick and easy baked granola with 6 different seeds, nut butter and maple syrup as the sweetener. This granola is crunchy, nutty and not too sweet. I’ve been obsessed with granola lately given that they contain lots of fibre and iron- which is the perfect snack to have when you need a little boost of energy!
6 different seeds in the granola:
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Flax seed or meal
- Poppyseeds
- Chia seeds
- Sesame seeds
Health benefits from eating seeds
Most of the seeds in this recipe is known as a “super seed“. What this means is that they are great sources of iron, fibre, contain healthy fats, minerals and antioxidants.
Easy steps
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
- Mix the dry ingredients together.
3. Mix in the nut butter using two forks.
4. Pour in the maple syrup and mix everything together.
5. Bake for 12-15mins or until the granola is golden brown.
6. Cool in the pan.
Serving suggestions
Granola can be eaten in many ways. Here are some ways I like to enjoy granola:
- With vegan yogurt- granola and your choice of vegan yogurt makes a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast! For an extra layer of flavour, add some fresh fruits or homemade low-sugar fruit purée.
- As cereal– the health benefits of granola plus fortified plant milk is a good source of fuel for your body first thing in the morning. Sometimes I like to mix and match my cereals as well!
- On its own– Nothing beats eating handfuls of granola for a fueling snack on-the-go.
FAQ
Yes you can! It will not affect the baking time.
Some nut butters that would work well with this recipe include: peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, almond butter and cashew butter.
Yes it is.
You can substitute maple syrup for agave as a healthier sweetener. Corn syrup or golden syrup also work well with granola.
I always have a batch of homemade granola in my pantry in case I ever need a healthy energetic boost, and this recipe has just the right seeds with all the health benefits. Granola can be stored for a long time, so you’d never have to worry about devouring it in a certain amount of time, though I could certainly finish a jar in a week or so!
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- Whole Wheat Banana pancakes (vegan)
- Strawberry Peach Scones with White Chocolate Drizzle
- Protein Brunch Wraps
Healthy Seedy Granola
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 ½ tbsp sunflower seed butter, or any nut butter
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsp maple syrup or agave
- 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp flax seeds or flax meal
- ½ tbsp poppyseeds
- ½ tbsp chia seeds
- pinch black and/or white sesame seeds
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF and set oven racks to the middle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray the baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, salt and all the seeds except for the sesame. Make sure everything is evenly distributed.
- If the nut butter you're using is really stiff, microwave for 15-20s. Add the nut butter into the dry mix. Using two forks, mix until the nut butter is evenly incorporated in the oats and seeds. Make sure there are no chunks of nut butter. Pour in the maple syrup or agave and mix everything together.
- Transfer the granola mix onto the baking sheet. Distribute the granola evenly on the baking sheet and gently flatten the granola. The granola will not come out as a sheet (like granola bar), but we still want it to bake evenly. Sprinkle on the sesame seeds.
- Bake for 12-15mins. Remove the granola from the oven and give it a little mix. Allow the granola to cool in the pan for 15mins before transfering to a container to store.
- Serve with your favourite yogurt or eat by the handful!
Notes
- Store the granola in a container or ziplock bag in an air dry place for up to 3 weeks. No need to store in the refrigerator.
- If your oven has a tendency to bake things unevenly, turn the pan 180º halfway through baking.
I love granola too, can’t wait to try this recipe!
Thanks for the comment Dawn! Let me know your thoughts on the granola when you try the recipe! 🙂