When I was a kid, I remember my mom doubling a batch of soft chewy granola, sweetened with honey, and I would love to eat the granola warm from the oven with cold milk!
This recipe is my version of that childhood memory. I've added hemp hearts and almonds to make this granola higher in protein for a good start to the day. If you aren't a fan of crunchy granola (like my granola with pumpkin seeds and flax), like my husband, you will love this hemp granola recipe!
Now my son asks to bring clusters of this in his lunchbox to school! So I can confirm this is kid-approved granola.
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Ingredients
I also like to add sea salt to my recipe. I think salty granola tastes incredible, it is not in my ingredient photo.
Nutrition insights from Danika
In my blog posts, I like to share a little insight from my schooling in holistic nutrition. Let's chat about this hemp heart granola.
High in fiber: The oats, seeds, and nuts provide wholesome fibers supporting the digestive tract, detoxification, and regulating blood sugar levels.
Good source of healthy fats and protein: Hemp hearts and almonds are great healthy fats which support brain health and skin, as well as being a source of long-lasting energy.
Let me show you how to make hemp granola
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl ,place the rolled oats, hemp hearts, chopped almonds, and flour. Stir together with a big wooden spoon.
Step 2: I use a large glass measuring cup to mix together the honey, oil, and water, then pour this into the large bowl and mix everything together until well-mixed.
Step 3: On a large cookie sheet, spread out the granola and press it into the pan.
Step 4: Bake this granola at a low temperature for about an hour, so it stays soft and chewy, and the nutrition in the nuts and seeds is still present. Cool and break into pieces!
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Hemp Heart Granola
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 6 cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups chopped almonds
- ¾ cup hemp hearts
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or more to preference
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 Fahrenhiet (120 C). In a large bowl, place the whole-wheat flour, rolled oats, chopped almonds, and hemp hearts. Stir together until everything is well-mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together the water, oil, and honey, then pour it over the oat mixture and stir until everything is combined. Spread the mix onto a large cookie sheet and press the granola into the corners.
- Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes until it smells fragrant, and the oats start to turn golden. Let the mix cool in the pan and then break the granola into large chunks. Store in a sealed bag or container and eat within 1 month.
Notes
Nutrition
Danika Vanderpyl, C.H.N
I create snack recipes with healthy ingredients that are mostly already in your kitchen. I'm certified in Holistic Nutrition and I care about giving my kids real food. Let me share my nutrient-dense easy snacks with you.
Jaclyn says
This is a nice alternative to your typical crunchy granola. Think of mixing delicious oat cookie into your yogurt - yum! Our family loved it.
Danika Vanderpyl says
I'm glad you enjoyed this! Thank you for leaving a comment to share what you thought!