Powerhouse Grain Free Fall Flavor Granola

This Fall Grain Free Granola recipe is full of delicious and protein packed ingredients. Combined with a bit of coconut oil and honey and it becomes the perfect afternoon snack or yogurt topping. I love that you can use any nuts or seeds you have on hand, so I can always make up a batch! The hint of cinnamon along with the pumpkin seeds makes this our favorite fall granola.

Grain Free Granola Ingredients:

To make this grain free granola recipe, you'll need the following ingredients:

• Almonds: Give them a rough chop.
  
• Shredded Coconut: Definitely one of my favorite ways to sweeten just about any recipe!
  
• Pumpkin Seeds (or Pepitas): I used pumpkin spiced seeds from Trader Joe's to give it that great "Fall" flavor I love!
  
• Sunflower Seeds: Packed with B complex vitamins.
  
• Chia Seeds: This is where the protein starts coming in. Chia seeds have 4.7 grams of protein in 1 oz!
  
• Hemp Seeds: Hemp seeds are considered a complete protein, meaning they provide all the essential amino acids.
  
• Coconut Oil: My favorite way to bind and add a bit of moisture without the unhealthy fat.
  
• Cinnamon: Get that delicious Fall flavor going!
  
• Vanilla Extract: This will amp up the flavor of those delicious nuts and seeds.
  
• Honey: Just a touch of sweetness, plus it helps create those great granola clusters!
  
• Salt: Just be sure not to add any salt if you're using any salted nuts.

How to make Grain Free Granola

To make this Grain Free Granola Recipe, simply...

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and give it a really good stir, so that all nuts and seeds are covered in the coconut oil, honey and vanilla.

• Bake in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes. Give it a quick stir halfway through.

• Allow to cool. Then store in an airtight container for up to one month at room temperature.

The best ways to use granola

We love this grain free granola by the handful, but we also love to create these simple combinations for the ultimate granola munch-fest.

• Slice a bananas in half length-wise. Top with peanut or almond butter, granola and cinnamon. Add fruit and coconut flakes if you're feelin' fancy. Use any of our delicious granola recipes.

• Layer with your favorite yogurt and top with fresh fruit, like this recipe.

• Make Granola Chocolate Bark and top it off with your favorite granola and some dried fruit. Makes a great low-sugar snack and makes a beautiful gift!

Other Fall Recipes

If you LOVE fall recipe like me, give these a try as well!

• Grain Free Granola Cranberry Chocolate Bark
• Olive & Artichoke Make Ahead Chicken
• Overnight Sticky Rolls
• Sweet Pecan Cake with Maple Frosting

Nut and Seed Substitutes

Do you need to substitute any of these ingredients? No problem! This recipe is very versatile and easy to adapt to your preferences and diet.

• Nuts—to substitute the almonds, try pecans or cashews.
• Seeds—to substitute the pumpkin and sunflower seeds, try another kind of nut or simply double up on a seed you prefer and omit the one you don't like as much.
• Coconut—if you don't like the taste of coconut, that's ok! Feel free to swap it for a dried fruit like cranberries or raisins. Or simply add more of your favorite nut. If you use dried fruit, just stir it in after it's baked!
• Honey—any liquid sweetener will do, but my favorite is maple syrup if you don't have honey.