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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast and Breads

    Published: Aug 21, 2019 ·Updated: Aug 21, 2019 by Sabra · 2 Comments

    Homemade Granola 4 ways, Keto and Grain Free!

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    This homemade keto granola can be eaten on top of yogurt, as a low carb substitute for cereal, or just all on its own for a delicious snack! You won't believe how easy it is to make and with four different flavors, there is truly something for everyone.

    photo collage showing four varieties of keto granola: banana bread, almond joy, chocolate peanut butter, and carrot cake a

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    Granola is one of my favorite foods. It used to be one of my go-to breakfasts. I thought that I was making a healthy choice but little did I know that conventional granola is anything but good for you.

    Traditional granola is usually loaded with sugar and even though the sugar usually comes from natural sources, sugar is sugar. In addition to sugar, conventional granola is typically full of grains like oatmeal, which just further increased the carbohydrate content.

    What makes keto granola different from traditional granola?

    As mentioned above, traditional granola usually consists of grains, nuts, dried fruits, oil, spices, and some time of liquid sweetener (typically honey, maple syrup, or molasses) to hold it all together.

    Keto or low carb granola is typically made with nuts, seeds, oil, spices, and some kind of sugar alternative. Obviously, there are huge variations between recipes but this is the typical breakdown of ingredients.

    One of my favorite things about granola is the little clusters of ingredients that stick together for the perfect bite. Since keto granola doesn't use sugar, there isn't much to hold the clumps together.

    To remedy this issue I decided to try adding one egg to my granola and the result was spectacular! I got perfect chunks that were still super crisp and packed with flavor.

    How to make keto granola

    photo collage demonstrating the process for making grain free granola

    This recipe ... err these recipes I suppose, all start with a simple base recipe. The base is made up of nuts, hemp hearts, butter, brown sugar substitute, and an egg. It's a great place to start when making any granola and I included my four favorite varieties.

    Making granola is seriously so easy that you may just be a little bit mad at yourself for buying pricy, premade granola. Simply mix all of the ingredients into a bowl (with the exception of varieties with chocolate), then spread the mixture on a foil-lined and greased baking sheet. Bake at a low temp until everything is nice and toasty and voila! You have delicious homemade granola!

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola

    overhead shot of keto chocolate peanut butter granola in a white bowl with a wooden spoon

    This keto chocolate peanut butter granola adds peanut butter and peanuts to the base, then is topped with sugar-free chocolate chips as soon as it comes out of the oven.

    I recommend melting the peanut butter in the microwave a bit before stirring it into the bowl. This makes it so much easier to stir and ensures that it mixes in evenly.

    Carrot Cake Granola

    overhead shot keto carrot cake granola in a black bowl

    You guys know that I love my carrot cake and this granola has quickly become one of my favorites too!

    To the base recipe, simply add some finely shredded carrot, pecans, shredded coconut, vanilla, butter, cinnamon, and allspice.

    You will want to carrot to be grated as finely as possible so that it dries out well during the baking process. I use a Microplane to grate it and it works really well. Also, I recommend stirring the spices and vanilla into the melted butter before adding it to the bowl

    This ensures that the spices and vanilla are evenly distributed and don't clump all on one section of the granola.

    Almond Joy Granola

    keto almond joy granola

    If you like Almond Joy candy bars then you are going to love this granola! It has all the flavors of the classic candy, in granola form.

    To make this one just add coconut, coconut oil, coconut extract, and almonds to the base recipe. Then, once the granola comes out of the oven, sprinkle the top with some sugar-free chocolate chips.

    I like to use a mixture of shredded coconut and coconut shavings or chips for a variety of texture (because with granola texture=everything!). Just like with the other flavors, I recommend mixing the coconut extract into the coconut oil to ensure even distribution.

    Banana Bread Granola

    keto banana bread granola

    If you are about to scroll to the comments section and alert me that "bananas aren't keto" trust me when I say that I've heard it before and disagree.

    Any food can be eaten on keto in the proper proportion. This recipe uses ⅓ cup of banana chips. The brand that I used (market pantry) has 16g of net carbs. This adds just 2 net carbs to each serving of granola, taking the net carb count per serving of banana bread granola to just 5 net carbs, which can easily fit into typical keto macros.

    Now that we have that out of the way 🙂 To make this granola add walnuts, butter, banana extract, and yes - banana chips to the base recipe. Adding the banana extract to the melted butter before pouring it into the bowl.

    I don't typically like the flavor of banana extract, but I've found that it tastes much less artificial when it's used in combination with real bananas. However, if you really don't want to use the banana chips you can leave them out and increase the extract.

    Ways to enjoy these grain-free granolas:

    You can eat this keto and grain-free granola any way that you would enjoy conventional granola. I love to eat it topped with almond milk as a replacement for cereal or just as is, one handful at a time as a quick snack.

    You could also eat it as a topping for your favorite yogurt or even on top of some vanilla ice cream from a real treat!

    Be sure to check out these other great recipes:

    • Keto Butter Crackers
    • Sugar-Free Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
    • Raspberry Almond Chia Pudding
    • 20 Kid-Approved, Low Carb, Grab and Go Breakfasts

    📖 Recipe

    keto granola in four flavors, banana bread, almond joy, chocolate peanut butter, and carrot cake.

    Homemade Keto Granola - 4 ways!

    Sabra - This Mom's Menu
    This homemade keto granola can be eaten on top of yogurt, as a low carb substitute for cereal, or just all on its own for a delicious snack! You won't believe how easy it is to make and with four different flavors, there is truly something for everyone.
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    Servings 8 servings
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins

    Equipment

    • Sheet Pan
    • Aluminum Foil
    • Non-Stick Cooking Spray

    Ingredients
      

    Base Recipe:

    • ½ cup Almond Flour
    • ½ cup Chopped Pecans
    • ¾ cup Hemp Hearts
    • ¼ cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
    • ½ cup Slivered Almonds
    • ½ cup Brown Sugar Substitute or sweetener of choice
    • 4 tablespoon Salted Butter melted
    • 1 Egg

    Chocolate Coconut Almond

    • ¾ cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut or shaved coconut
    • ½ cup Almonds
    • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil melted
    • 1 teaspoon Coconut Extract
    • ½ cup Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips

    Banana Bread

    • ⅓ cup Dried Banana Chips Chopped
    • ½ cup Chopped Walnuts
    • ¼ cup Slivered Almonds
    • 1 tablespoon Butter
    • ½-1 teaspoon Banana Extract

    Chocolate Peanut Butter

    • ½ cup Peanut Butter melted
    • ½ cup Peanuts
    • ½ cup Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips

    Carrot Cake

    • ½ cup Carrot Finely Shredded
    • ½ cup Chopped Pecans
    • ¼ cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut or shaved coconut chips
    • 1 tablespoon Butter Melted
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon Allspice

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 275° F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat the foil with non-stick spray, butter, or oil.
    • In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients for the base granola. Stir until well combined.

    Chocolate Coconut Almond:

    • Add the shredded coconut and almonds to the bowl with the base. Stir the coconut extract into the melted coconut oil, then stir it into the rest of the mixture.
    • Spread this mixture into an even layer on the greased baking sheet and place in the preheated oven.
    • Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until slightly browned.
    • Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top of the warm granola with the chocolate chips.
    • Allow the granola to cool and the chocolate to become mostly hardened, then break it into chunks and enjoy immediately or place in a lidded container for later.

    Banana Bread

    • Add the banana chips, walnuts, and slivered almonds to the bowl with the base. Stir the banana extract into the melted butter, then stir it into the rest of the mixture.
    • Spread this mixture into an even layer on the greased baking sheet and place in the preheated oven.
    • Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until slightly browned.
    • Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool, then break it into chunks and enjoy immediately or place in a lidded container for later.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter

    • Add the peanuts and egg to the bowl with the base. Heat the peanut butter in the microwave until it is soft and melted, then stir it into the mixture.
    • Spread this mixture into an even layer on the greased baking sheet and place in the preheated oven.
    • Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top of the warm granola with the chocolate chips.
    • Allow the granola to cool and the chocolate to become mostly hardened, then break it into chunks and enjoy immediately or place in a lidded container for later.

    Carrot Cake

    • Add the shredded carrot, pecans, and coconut to the bowl with the base. Stir the vanilla, allspice, and cinnamon into the melted butter, then stir this into the mixture.
    • Spread this mixture into an even layer on the greased baking sheet and place in the preheated oven.
    • Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool and the chocolate to become mostly hardened, then break it into chunks and enjoy immediately or place in a lidded container for later.

    Notes

    Nutrition info listed above is for the base recipe only.
    1 serving = ⅛th of the toal yield. For the most accurate serving size, weigh the entire batch of granola after is has been cooked and cooled. Then, divide the total weight by 8. 
    Chocolate Coconut Almond: 486 calories, 15g carbs, 15g protein, 45g fat, 10g fiber
    Banana Bread: 412 calories, 9g carbs, 13g protein, 37g fat, 4g fiber
    Chocolate Peanut Butter: 509 calories, 15g carbs, 19g protein, 45g fat, 9g fiber
    Carrot Cake: 397 calories, 8g carbs, 12g protein, 37g fat, 5g fat.
     

    Be sure to read the entire post for tips, tricks, and help troubleshooting.

    The nutrition information listed here is only an estimate and is simply provided as a courtesy. It nor any other information within this post should constitute medical or nutritional advice. Be sure to read all packaging and ingredient labels for potential allergens. Optional ingredients are not included unless otherwise specified.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 11gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 99mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 304IUCalcium: 68mgIron: 3mg
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    1. Laura says

      May 25, 2022 at 2:54 pm

      Could you please add a print option for your recipes?

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        May 27, 2022 at 11:35 am

        Hi Laura, There is already a print button on each recipe card. Just click on the pink button with a printer icon. Hope that helps 🙂

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