Crunchy clusters of grain free granola made with a blend of almonds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, walnuts, toasty coconut, and naturally sweetened with Medjool dates! This ultra-nutritious granola is paleo, gluten-free, easy to make, and Whole30 compliant! 

If you love grain-free recipes made with real ingredients that are actually good for you, you’ll definitely want to try my Grain-Free Granola Bars! They are very similar to this grain-free granola recipe, except instead of baking the granola, you create delicious no-bake, crunchy granola bars that are perfect for on-the-go snacking! 

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Whole30 Grain-Free Granola

At least once a year I do the Whole30 diet to help give my body a needed reset and kick the sugar and carbs. I have an insatiable sweet tooth, and while I create super tasty naturally sweetened desserts, I find myself eating them all too regularly.

One of the things I always miss while I complete the diet is granola. I love homemade granola for breakfast! My Healthy Chocolate Granola and Honey Almond Granola are super popular on the site, and I typically enjoy either of those with non-dairy milk and blueberries for breakfast. However, being on the Whole30 diet excludes grains, so oats are completely out of the question. Instead of giving up granola completely, I decided to make my own Whole30 compliant granola without added sugar, oats, and grains. 

Date sweetened Grain-free granola in a large bowl with blueberries on the side

Why You’ll Love This Grainless Granola:

  • It’s filled with a mixture of nuts that are rich in antioxidants, protein, Omega-3s, and vitamins like potassium, magnesium, and vitamin E!
  • Medjool Dates, which are high in fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, provide the perfect amount of sweetness to the granola. AND because dates are technically a fruit, they are Whole30 compliant!
  • A good source of protein: Between the nuts, almond butter, chia seeds, and hemp seeds, this granola provides a high amount of protein!
  • Can be made oil-free: Coconut oil is used in the recipe to give the granola an extra crunch! You can always omit the coconut oil if you like and the granola will still be just as good!
  • It’s Vegan, Sugar-Free, Paleo-Friendly, and Gluten-Free!
close up of grainless granola on a spoon to show texture with bowl of granola in he background

You’re Probably Wondering: “Is Grain-free Granola Healthy?”

Yes, it is! The base of the granola is made with nutrient-dense nuts like walnuts and almonds and is packed with antioxidant-rich seeds like chia seeds and hemp seeds. This grain-free granola recipe has 12 grams of protein + 8 grams of fiber per serving!

If you are not a fan of nuts or oil, you can try my Grain-Free Super Seed Granola instead! It gives you the same crunchy clusters and warm vanilla-cinnamon flavor!

Here’s What You’ll Need To Make This Grain-Free Granola Recipe:

  • Nuts: Raw Almonds and Walnuts
  • Seeds: Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Chia Seeds
  • Medjool Dates: Be sure to remove the pits. If your Medjool dates are too hard, soak them in water for 15 minutes before using them.
  • Almond Butter: Make sure to use a whole30 compliant (clean, sugar and additive-free) almond butter like this one: Natural Almond Butter by Artisana | Amazon
  • Cinnamon and Vanilla: Gives the granola a delicious warm flavor.
  • Coconut Oil: This helps to give the granola extra crunchy texture and clusters that we love
  • Shredded Coconut: Make sure to use unsweetened coconut shavings, like these: Anthony’s Organic Shredded Coconut | Amazon
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How To Make Grain Free Granola

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  1. Pulse the nuts and seeds in a food processor.
  2. Blend the dates, water, vanilla, and nut butter to create a creamy date mixture. Some chunks are okay.
  3. Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl, except the shredded coconut.
  4. Spread evenly on a large baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, stirring half-way through.
  5. Remove the granola from the oven and give it a good stir, moving the outer edges to the middle, allowing the granola to cook evenly. Bake for another 15 minutes.
  6. Remove the granola from the oven and stir in the shredded coconut. Bake for a final 10 minutes.
  7. Take the granola out of the oven and allow it to cool for at least 20 minutes untouched. The longer the granola cools, the better.
  8. Enjoy! Store the granola in an airtight container or jar for up to a week. (See recipe card for more detailed instructions)
close up of grain-free granola on a spoon to show texture with sheet tray of granola in he background

Tips:

  • If your Medjool dates are too hard, soak them in water for 15 minutes before using them. (Be sure to drain before blending)
  • It is easier to blend the dates in a high-speed blender than in the food processor
  • Use whichever nut butter you prefer. Peanut Butter also works well.
  • Be sure to stir the granola intermittently to prevent it from burning
  • Allow the granola to cool for at least 20 minutes without touching it. The longer the better as it helps the granola get crispy and form clusters.
Bowl of homemade grain free granola

I hope you enjoy this Date-Sweetened Grain Free Granola Recipe

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Date-Sweetened Grain Free Granola (Whole30)

Crunchy clusters of grain free granola made with a blend of almonds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, walnuts, toasty coconut, and naturally sweetened with Medjool dates! This ultra-nutritious granola is gluten-free, easy to make, and Whole30 compliant!
5 from 27 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Healthy Options
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 447kcal
Author: Capri Lilly

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup Raw Almonds
  • 1.5 cup Chopped Walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds
  • 1/2 cup Sunflower Seeds
  • 1/4 cup Chia Seeds
  • 1/2 cup Hemp Seeds
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil, melted

Date Mixture

  • 12 Medjool dates, pits removed
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 4 tbsp Almond Butter, or nut butter of choice
  • 1.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F.
  • In an S-blade food processor, add the nuts and seeds. Pulse a few times until the nuts are chopped into smaller pieces. Do not overprocess the mixture because you still want chunky pieces in the granola. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and set aside.
  • In the same food processor or a high-speed blender, combine the Medjool dates, water, almond butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth and thick, some chunks are okay.
  • Add the date mixture and melted coconut oil to the dry mixture. Using a spatula, mix the ingredients together until evenly combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to a large parchment-lined baking sheet and spread evenly. Break up any large pieces that are stuck together. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Remove the granola from the oven. You may notice that the outer edges are darker than the middle. Stir the outer edges into the middle and more the inner part closer to the edge. (This helps so that the granola cooks evenly and does not burn). Transfer the granola into the oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Remove the granola from the oven and stir in the shredded coconut. Bake for a final 10 minutes.
  • Take the granola out of the oven and allow it to cool for at least 20 minutes untouched. The longer the granola cools, the better.
  • Enjoy! Store the granola in an airtight container or jar for up to a week.

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Notes

  • If your Medjool dates are too hard, soak them in water for 15 minutes before using them. (Be sure to drain before blending)
  • It is easier to blend the dates in a high-speed blender than in the food processor
  • Use whichever nut butter you prefer. Peanut Butter also works well.
  • Be sure to stir the granola intermittently to prevent it from burning
  • Allow the granola to cool for at least 20 minutes without touching it. The longer the better as it helps the granola get crispy and form clusters.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.8g | Protein: 12.1g | Fat: 37.3g | Saturated Fat: 13.3g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10.7g | Calcium: 89mg
nutrition facts for grain free granola

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32 Comments

    1. Hi! I have not used aqua faba to make this recipe so I am not sure if it would work. It tends to be a good substitute for oil so it most likely will be okay. If you try it, please let me know how it goes 🙂

  1. 5 stars
    I have made this five times now since I discovered this recipe little more than a month ago. Been on a whole 30 plant-based diet and this was the best breakfast with some yogurt. The only modification I’ve made is to adjust the amount of water based on how juicy my dates are. I didn’t do that once and it was too wet. Never buying store-bought granola again.

  2. 5 stars
    I’ve been eating this granola all week for breakfast. It’s delicious and I don’t feel weighed down at all afterward. Thank you!

    1. Hi Lisa! Thank you for pointing that out. The calculations were incorrect and now should show more accurate nutrition facts. Please keep in mind that all nutrition facts are estimates using a nutrition calculator. Thank you!

  3. 5 stars
    My obsession with this recipe stems from the fact that not only does the granola taste fantastic, I can eat it as is, no added sugar. Sheer genius!

5 from 27 votes (13 ratings without comment)

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