Buckwheat Granola
This crunchy recipe is gluten free and nut free, perfect to top on oats, smoothie bowls, or just have as a snack!
Servings: 12 servings (3 cups)
Calories: 144kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup buckwheat groats
- ½ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup unsalted pumpkin seeds
- 3 tablespoons oil of your choice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine dry ingredients and stir. Add oil, vanilla, and honey and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Prepare baking sheet by covering with parchment paper. Spread granola in even layer on sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes total, stirring granola every 15 minutes to brown evenly.
- Remove from oven and cool completely before sealing in a container. This will allow it to crisp up. Can be stored in an airtight container, however it probably won't last very long because it will be gone before you know it!
Notes
- For oil, I've used olive oil but love the flavor. Use a vegetable oil for a less noticeable flavor or coconut oil for a hint of coconut!
- Buckwheat groats can be found online or in health food stores. Bob's Red Mill makes a good option.
- For vegan, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- This stores well in the fridge for around 2 weeks.
- If buckwheat groats cannot be found, I've seen some readers use all oats, but that does take away from the crunch and health benefits.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg