Name: Nut Free Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons warm water; 1 tbsp chia seeds; 0.5 cup honey; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 2 tablespoons unsweetened sunflower seed butter; 0.75 cup raw pepitas; 0.75 cup raw sunflower seeds; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 0.5 tsp sea salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

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Nut Free Granola

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325F. Line a rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.

Mix the warm water and the chia seeds in a small bowl and place in the refrigerator.

Melt the honey in a sauce pan over low/medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the honey is fully liquified and bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in the coconut oil and sunflower seed butter.

Meanwhile, combine the pepitas, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, salt, vanilla and cinnamon in a food processor. Pulse for 10-15 seconds or until chopped with small and larger pieces remaining. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Stir in the melted honey mixture, coconut, and soaked chia seeds, then thinly spread mixture on the prepared baking sheets.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until light golden, rotating the tray half way through. Remove and let cool completely for one hour.

Crumble the granola with your hands and stir in raisins or other favorite dried fruit if desired*.

Eat as is or place on top of ice cream, greek yogurt or açaí bowls.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Seeds First for Maximum Crunch 🌱
Toast the sunflower seeds, pepitas, and sesame seeds separately in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing with wet ingredients to intensify their nutty flavor and ensure they stay crispy rather than becoming chewy.
Spread Thin for Even Baking 📏
Spread the granola mixture in a single, even layer on your baking sheet rather than piling it high—this ensures every piece toasts uniformly and achieves that satisfying crunch throughout.
Stir at the Right Intervals ⏱️
Stir the granola every 8-10 minutes during baking to prevent burning on the edges while keeping the center undercooked; this technique creates consistent golden-brown texture across all pieces.
Cool Before Storage for Crispness 🧊
Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet for 15-20 minutes before transferring to airtight containers—this cooling period locks in the crunch and prevents moisture absorption that softens the texture.
Balance Your Sweetener Ratio 🍯
Use equal parts honey and coconut oil as your binder (typically 1/3 cup each) to achieve the perfect balance of sweetness and binding power without making the granola overly dense or sticky.