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Low Carb Granola Recipe

This low-carb granola recipe is a good replacement for regular granola and filled with nutritious ingredients.

low carb granola in a jar with a wooden scoop

I really love regular granola (like this recipe here) made with oats, nuts, and seeds but I have been borderline gestational diabetic with all of my pregnancies so it was out of the question with its high carb count. I was excited to find a recipe for granola that did not contain oats. After a few changes to it, I am happy to have a recipe that satisfies my granola craving and has a low carb count. I eat it with almond milk and it is so good! It is now a staple in our house, and I often have this for a little afternoon snack.

low carb almond flour granola in a bowl

Ingredients in Low Carb Granola

  • Almonds – highly nutritious and are rich in healthy fats, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants.
  • Coconut – rich in fiber
  • Almond flour – nutritious and low in carbs
  • Pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds) – packed with nutrients
  • Sunflower seeds – high in protein and rich in healthy fats
  • Cocoa powder – who can complain about chocolate flavor?
  • Cinnamon – great flavor and also has health benefits
  • Coconut oil – a healthy oil
  • Maple syrup – a natural sweetener and has a low glycemic index
  • Vanilla – flavoring
low carb almond flour granola in a white bowl on a table

How to make low carb granola

  1. Begin by combining the almonds, coconut, almond flour, pepitas, cocoa powder, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, melt the coconut oil and then stir in the maple syrup and vanilla.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir well to combine.
  4. Bake in the oven and then let cool on the sheet before transferring it to a storage container.

This is really quick and easy to make. I like to double the recipe because it gets eaten fairly quickly around here!

low carb almond flour granola in a white bowl with almond milk

Low Carb Granola

Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 2 cups almonds, chopped or sliced
  • 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix the almond flour, coconut, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, cocoa powder, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, melt the coconut oil and then add the maple syrup and vanilla. Stir to combine.
  3. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
  4. Put onto a cookie sheet and bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool before putting it into a storage container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 339Total Fat: 30gSodium: 4mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 4gSugar: 6gProtein: 7g
© littleeagle

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  1. Deb says

    Sounds yummy! I quit eating granola because of the high sugar content so will have to try this!,

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