This recipe is for a low carb granola that is ideal for those following a low carb or keto diet. The granola is super easy to prepare and a great substitute for regular granola.
If you're following a low carb or keto diet and don't want to give up granola then try this low carb granola as a substitute. The granola is made with a selection of nuts and seeds which all taste great together. The nuts and seeds are baked in the oven on a low temperature and the end result is a delicious and crunchy granola.
Serve this low carb granola with some yoghurt and berries to give your yoghurt some crunch and you probably won't miss regular high carb granola. A serving of this granola only contains 3.9 grams of carbs so you can keep your carbs low with this recipe.
Ingredients for Healthy Crunchy Low Carb Granola
Please find the full list of ingredients and quantities in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Butter - use salted butter for this recipe or use coconut oil if your follow a vegan diet.
- Pecans - use raw and unsalted pecan nuts.
- Desiccated coconut - also known as coconut flakes or shredded coconut.
- Seeds - use pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
- Ground almond - also known as almond flour.
- Vanilla - use vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.
- Cinnamon - use ground cinnamon to flavour.
How to Make Healthy Crunchy Low Carb Granola
1. Preheat the oven to gas mark 2/300oF/150oC/130oC fan and line a baking tray with baking or parchment paper.
2. Add the butter to a microwaveable bowl and heat in microwave at 30 second increments until fully melted then set the bowl aside.
3. Chop the pecan nuts into small pieces and add them to a bowl. To the same bowl add the desiccated coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and ground almond.
4. Pour the melted butter and water into the bowl then stir all the ingredients together. Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon and stir again until all the ingredients are well combined.
5. Pour the mixture onto the baking tray as pictured. Bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, stir and spread out the mixture then bake again for another 20 minutes until the granola is dry and crunchy. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes then enjoy.
Recipe Tips
- Ensure you purchase raw nuts and seeds. Avoid toasted or roasted nuts and seeds.
Nutrition
Nutrition based on 1 serving - Calories: 199kcal | Fat: 18.3g | Saturates: 5.2g | Carbs: 3.9g | Sugar: 1.7g | Fibre: 3.0g | Protein: 4.7g | Salt: 0.06g.
Storage
Store this granola in an airtight container and use within a week.
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Healthy Crunchy Low Carb Granola
Ingredients
- 80g butter or coconut oil if vegan
- 30g pecan nuts
- 30g desiccated coconut
- 20g pumpkin seeds
- 20g sunflower seeds
- 70g ground almond
- 40ml water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to gas mark 2/300oF/150oC/130oC fan and line a baking tray with baking or parchment paper.
- Add the butter to a microwaveable bowl and heat in microwave at 30 second increments until fully melted then set the bowl aside.
- Chop the pecan nuts into small pieces and add them to a bowl. To the same bowl add the desiccated coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and ground almond.
- Pour the melted butter and water into the bowl then stir all the ingredients together. Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon and stir again until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Pour the mixture onto the baking tray as pictured. Bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, stir and spread out the mixture then bake again for another 20 minutes until the granola is dry and crunchy. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes then enjoy.
Louise says
Found this blog on Instagram. I love it this granola. It’s very delicious x