Grain-Free Nut and Seed Granola (Oat-Free, Sugar-Free, Candida Diet)
Love granola but trying to avoid oats? This Grain-Free Nut and Seed Granola is your new go-to. It’s rich in healthy fats and fibre and completely sugar and gluten free making it the perfect healthy breakfast choice.
Ingredients
- 300 g mixed nuts walnuts, pecans, almonds
- 70 g mixed seeds – pumpkin sunflower, sesame, linseed/flaxseed
- 20 g desiccated coconut
- 15 g ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoon water
- 25 g coconut oil gently melted
- 3 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
- 25 g granulated xylitol
- A pinch of vanilla powder or use extract if preferred
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone sheet to prevent sticking. In a small bowl, stir the ground flaxseed with the water and leave it to thicken for a few minutes into a paste.
- Place the walnuts, pecans, almonds, and mixed seeds into a large mixing bowl. There’s no need to chop the nuts - keeping them in larger pieces makes the granola chunky and more satisfying.
- Melt the coconut oil and pour it over the nut mixture. Add in the flaxseed paste, xylitol, cinnamon, and vanilla. Hold back the desiccated coconut for now.
- Mix everything together thoroughly so the nuts and seeds are evenly coated. The flaxseed paste acts as a natural binder, helping the smaller seeds stick to the larger nuts during baking.
- Spread the mixture into an even layer on the prepared tray. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through so it cooks evenly.
- After the first bake, remove the tray and stir through the desiccated coconut. Return to the oven for another 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Take out of the oven and allow the granola to cool completely on the tray - it will crisp up as it cools.
Notes
I suggest a ratio if ⅓ almonds, ⅓ pecans and ⅓ walnuts for the best texture.
Store in an airtight glass or stainless-steel container for 1–2 weeks at room temperature, or refrigerate for extra freshness.
Optional chocolate version: add 1 tablespoon raw cacao plus an extra 1 tablespoon xylitol to balance the flavour.
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Nutrition
Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 327mgFiber: 5gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional info is approximate and for general guidance only. Unit conversions are automatically generated and may not be accurate.
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