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This hemp seed granola is a staple in our house. Full of pantry staples, this homemade vegan granola is a healthy snack for kids and adults, alike.

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I love granola, especially when it’s homemade and you can control the ingredients and sugar.

This vegan homemade granola is made with all of my favorites, like hemp seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds and peanut flour.

It’s great on a yogurt bowl, on or in smoothies, or just to snack on as is!

Oats, for one, are so versatile and there are several ways to meal prep oats without just eating oatmeal all week.

We make granola often, like our cinnamon maple granola and pumpkin seed granola. But, this hemp flax seed granola just hits differently.

Yogurt and granola with hemp seeds are my favorite snacks of choice.

I mostly pair them for the carb-protein power-up combination. If you pair carbohydrates with protein, you’ll stay fuller for longer and feel more satisfied after eating. 

I never even considered making protein granola until I found myself with three tubs of peanut protein powder, thanks to cleaning out my mother in law’s pantry and a happy donation of unused peanut flour. 

Now, I use pb2 in so many recipes to up the protein, like chocolate chip cookie dough overnight oats.

It can also be added into high protein overnight oats recipe for example – 30 grams of protein without protein powder!

Since we’re not using protein powders (which can be dangerous/unreliable if they haven’t been third-party tested), this high protein granola recipe without protein powder is great for kids!

What Are Hemp Seeds or Hemp Hearts?

You can make this granola with hemp seeds or with hemp hearts, which are hemp seeds with the shells removed. You can buy both on amazon.

I love hemp seeds because they are plant-based superstars. I use them in my vegan hemp protein bars and vegan homemade granola bars.

Nutritionally, 3 tbsp of hemp seeds offer:

• 10 grams protein
• 3 grams fiber
• 20% daily value of iron

Why You’ll Love Hemp Seed Granola

You’ll love this hemp flax seed granola so much – I promise! Here are some of my favorite qualities.

• High Fiber – Fiber is a nutrient that many of us don’t get enough of, especially kids. Kids love sweet, crunchy things so this healthy protein granola recipe is a great option. It’s a great way to get chia seeds for toddlers!
• Everyone loves snacks – Kids, athletes, adults. We all love snacks. This is one of my favorites for snacks for athletes and healthy snacks for breastfeeding.
• Can be a quick and easy breakfast – During my latest pregnancy, I loved this pb2 granola with hemp seeds, paired with greek yogurt as a breakfast idea during pregnancy.
• Portable – We often throw this in a stasher bag and take it as a kids road trip snack!
• 20 grams of protein per serving – Who knew that a homemade granola could pack in so much, without the use of a protein powder? This hemp hearts granola does through the combination of seeds (chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds) and pb2 powder!

Homemade Vegan Granola Ingredients

Many of the ingredients for high protein granola are pantry staples that I order on auto delivery in bulk from Thrive Market.

• oats – The star of the show! This homemade vegan granola is a great way to transform your favorite old fashioned oats. Old fashioned oats are a bit sturdier than quick-cooking oats, so stick with those or rolled oats.
• powdered peanut butter – Powdered peanut butter, like pb2, technically isn’t a protein powder, it’s just peanuts ground up into a fine flour with natural peanut. The pb2 flour is made with just peanuts – nothing else. Some brands may also add sugar or salt, so consider that.
• hemp seeds
• chia seeds
• flax seeds
• maple syrup – I like maple syrup as a sweetener, however, you can cater this to your taste buds. Honey, or agave syrup, are other alternatives. I didn’t test this with a sugar-free option, like stevia, but you could try that.
• olive oil – I prefer olive oil for the heart-healthy unsaturated fats. However, as a substitute, you could also use vegetable oil, coconut oil, or even avocado oil.
• vanilla extract
• salt
• cinnamon – cinnamon also adds some sweetness without added sugars!
• Optional add-in’s – raisins, chocolate chips, cranberries, etc.

All of these ingredients are on my athlete’s grocery list too. 

We are using peanut flour but no actual nuts. Although, you could choose to add almonds/pistachios/walnuts, etc.

How to Make Granola with Hemp Seeds

Gather your ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

If you’re missing any of the ingredients, be flexible! This recipe is forgiving.

You can really use any nuts/seeds (like pumpkin seeds, pecans, pistachios, peanuts, etc.) or even any protein powder you have at home.

Then, you’ll spread everything onto a FLAT layer to go into the oven.

Then, the hard part is letting it cool completely (read below to find out why!).

Tips For Baking Your Granola

• You don’t want to cook granola at too high of a temperature – that will lead to burning and burnt granola is no good. The key here is low and slow, make sure to keep an eye on it!
• Before popping in the oven, make sure you arrange the granola on a flat level so it cooks evenly. 
• You can use any protein powder you have on hand – here are some of my favorite protein powders.
• Let it cool completely, which normally takes at least 20-30 minutes. You want it to cool completely before you break it apart. This is what helps form those awesome clumps!

How to Eat and Store Homemade Vegan Granola

I love to eat it on its own, throw it on top of oatmeal, smoothies, smoothie bowls, yogurt or even ice cream to add “granola protein” to a snack.

You can even add a spoonful of nut butter, almond butter, etc.

My toddler likes it on top of her waffles, and we usually throw it in her lunch box too. 

Storage

As previously mentioned, store in an airtight container room temperature for up to a week.

You can also freeze this pb2 granola!

Once it has cooled completely, put it in an airtight container or freezer bag. I like to push my down in an even layer so I can lay it flat. 

Some experts even recommend wrapping the freezer bag in some foil to avoid any contact with ice.

I will say, this granola makes for a great postpartum snack and some research indicates that oats can increase milk supply. 

Servings 8 servings

Hemp Seed Granola

Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN

This hemp seed granola is an easy homemade vegan granola snack, made with peanut powder and seeds. Whip it up for an easy shelf stable snack, or add it as a crunchy topping to oatmeal, yogurt or ice cream.

4.67 from 6 ratings

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Additional Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Ingredients  

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• 2 ½ cup oats use gluten free if necessary
• 2 tsps cinnamon
• ½ cup powdered peanut butter or protein powder of choice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• ½ cup hemp seeds
• 3 Tbsp chia seeds
• 3 Tbsp flax seeds
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup olive oil or coconut/vegetable oil
• 2 tsps vanilla extract

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Instructions 

1. Preheat oven to 325-330. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine all dry ingredients (oats through flax seeds) into a large bowl and stir until combined well with a wooden spoon.
3. Mix wet ingredients (maple syrup through vanilla extract) in a small bowl, and then combine with dry ingredients until mixed.
4. Spread mixture onto baking sheet in an even layer (press down if you have to).
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes. After removing from oven, let cool for 20-30 minutes.

Equipment

Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil, First Cold Pressed, (2 Liters) 68 fl. oz.

Spectrum Essentials Organic Ground Flaxseed, 24 Ounce (Pack of 1)

Nutiva Organic Premium Black Chia Seeds, 32 Ounce

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds, 24oz; with 10g Protein & 12g Omegas per Serving, Whole 30 Approved, Keto Friendly, Non-GMO, Gluten Free

Coombs Family Farms Maple Syrup, Organic, Grade A, Dark Color, Robust Taste, 32-Ounce Jug

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 10gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 187mgFiber: 7gSugar: 1g

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