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hemp seed nutty spiced keto granola by better option foods

Hemp Seed Nutty Granola (large batch)

High Protein | Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Soy Free | Fiber Rich
Healthy Fats | Low Sugar | Keto & Diabetic Friendly
Granola is not hard to whip up. It's easy! You'll know all these ingredients and it stores well.
This hemp seed protein granola is nice and spiced. Rich in protein and packed with nutrients. Better than anything you'll get from a box. The sugar content is low. Most granola off the store shelf will pound you with sugar. We left out rolled oats. The hemp seeds will provide fiber.
Did you know that for ever 4g of sugar on the nutrition fact panel, that's equivalent to 1 teaspoon of sugar? What's in the granola your eating?
A quick look at many ready-made, healthy-boasting granola's on store shelves have sugar at 16g. That 4 teaspoons of sugar you'd be eating! There nothing healthy about chowing down that much sugar for a meal-made food.
This recipe can be made to meet Keto with a slight substitution.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
must cool completely time 45 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, coffee break, healthy snack
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup whole hemp seeds by Better Option Foods
  • ¾ cup hemp hearts by Better Option Foods
  • ¾ cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • ¾ cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 ½ cups slivered raw almonds
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¾ cup hemp protein powder by Better Option Foods. (can substitute with higher fiber protein powder by Better Option Foods
  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • 1½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
  • 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp Real salt
  • 3 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • KETO OPTION To make Keto: Omit Honey, substitute with ⅓ cup monk fruit sweetener and increase coconut oil to 2/3 cup

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • small mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • knife & cutting board for chopping nuts
  • "13 X 18" baking cookie sheet (considered ½ size cookie sheet)
  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350℉
  2. Prepare the cookie sheet by lining with parchment paper
  3. Mix together dry ingredients in large mixing bowl:
    hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, walnuts, hemp protein powder, almond flower, and coconut flakes.
  4. Sprinkle spices evenly around
  5. In a small bowl blend wet ingredient together by hand: coconut oil, honey and vanilla extract.
    Pour wet ingredients over the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl.
  6. Stir with spatula until the dry ingredients are well coated with the wet ingredients.
  7. Spread onto prepared baking sheet (lined with parchment paper).
  8. Bake for 20 minutes.
    Stir gently and bake for another 5 minutes
  9. Allow to completely cool before placing in an airtight container.
  10. Ways to Enjoy this delicious granola
    * Sprinkle over unsweetened Greek yogurt
    * Pour almond, coconut milk or organic full fat dairy milk over it for a quick breakfast
    * Eat it by the handful when the munchies hit
    * Toss it in your bag for a low-sugar on-the-go power snack

Notes

Hemp seeds are an excellent addition to any granola recipe and here's why...

Health Benefits of Adding Hemp Seeds to Your Granola Recipe

  1. Supports Weight Loss: The combination of fiber, protein, and healthy fats in hemp seeds helps keep you feeling full longer, curbing those mid-day cravings that can derail your afternoon. This makes hemp seed foods a great choice for anyone looking to manage their weight.
  2. Promotes Heart Health: The omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids found in hemp seeds support heart health, help reduce inflammation, and improve circulation. Incorporating healthy fats like those in hemp seeds can help maintain a healthy cardiovascular system.
  3. Boosts Energy Levels: The nutrient-rich profile of hemp seeds, including B vitamins and magnesium, helps keep your energy levels up and supports the functioning of your muscles and nervous system. Hemp seed foods provide a natural energy boost without relying on caffeine or sugary snacks.
  4. Balances Hormones: Hemp seeds contain gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid that has been shown to support hormonal balance. Maintaining balanced hormones can help prevent stress and optimize weight loss.
 
Hemp seeds are offered different ways for eating enjoyment. Whole hemp seeds, without salt or toasted hemp seeds with sea salt. Both offer a nice crunch and are rich in fiber. Hemp Hearts are soft and chewy because the outside hull has been removed, thus the fiber is gone.
This recipe also calls for hemp protein powder. The protein in hemp is plant based and has 20 amino acids, which include the 9-essential amino acids that makes a protein complete. A superfood protein straight from Mother Nature. 

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