Hemp Granola with Dates, Healthy and Easy Recipe

Mallory

If you've never made homemade granola, give this nourishing and delicious Hemp Granola with Dates a try! It's easy, delicious, has less sugar than store-bought granolas, and will have your house smelling like you've been baking all day. The perfect crunchy texture from rolled oats and nutty hemp seeds sweetened with chopped dates and honey. I hope you love this recipe as much as I do! 😊

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats (200g)
¼ cup hemp seeds (40g)
¼ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) (35g)
¼ cup sliced or slivered almonds (20g)
¼ cup honey (75ml or 2.5 fl oz)
¼ cup olive oil (50ml or 1.5 fl oz)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (3ml)
½ teaspoon fine sea salt (3g)
½ teaspoon cinnamon (3g)
3 dates, chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325℉ (160°C) and prep a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients including the oats, nuts, seeds, salt, and cinnamon. Do not add the dates yet!
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients including the oil, honey and vanilla. Then, add the wet mixture to the dry and stir together until well combined.
Spread the oat mixture on the baking sheet in an even layer and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 8-10 minutes. The granola is done when it’s golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the granola cool.
Once granola has cooled, add in the chopped dates and break the granola into clumps.
Hint: Don’t stir it right after taking it out of the oven! Let it cool for as long as possible first (about an hour). The air will help create the granola clusters.

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Notes

Expert Advice

Use rolled (old-fashioned) oats instead of quick oats. Rolled oats will crisp up better in homemade granola. I use Bob's Red Mill brand.
When the granola mixture is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool to room temperature before stirring it or breaking it apart. This is what helps form the big clusters.
Add in the dates after the granola has baked and cooled. I tried adding it with the other ingredients and I personally thought it was too chewy and it hardened a bit when baked. Adding it after the granola bakes keeps the dates nice and tender.

Storage

Fridge (or room temperature) - store it for up to 3 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge or at room temperature.
Freezer - store in an airtight container for 3-6 months in the freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for about an hour.

Registered Dietitian Tip

Hemp seeds are full of nutrition! They contain 10 grams of plant-protein per 3 tablespoon - nearly as much as 2 large eggs. The protein in hemp seeds is a complete protein which means they contain all 9 essential amino acids. Hemp seeds are also high in dietary fiber for gut health and heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids that have been shown to support brain health and hormone health. Plus, they contain antioxidants, magnesium, vitamin E, and phosphorus.

The key to eating more nutrient-rich ingredients like hemp seeds is to make them taste amazing! This Hemp Granola with Dates is one of my favorite ways to eat them and I hope it becomes a favorite of yours, too.

For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9g

Keyword 30 minutes or less, dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

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