Low Carb Keto Granola Recipe (Crunchy!)

Name: Low Carb Keto Granola
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 cup whole almonds (150g); 1 cup walnut halves (100g); 1 cup pecans (100g); 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (65g); 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (65g); 1/3 cup flaxseed ( 40g, milled); 1/3 cup whey protein powder (30g, unflavoured); 1 1/2 cup coconut flakes/chips (90g, unsweetened); 1/3 cup smooth almond butter (80 g); 1/3 cup water (80 ml); 4 tbsp freeze dried raspberries; 2 tbsp granulated sweetener; 1 tsp vanilla extract

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This keto granola recipe has irresistible crunchy clusters. It is packed with nuts and seeds and it is high in protein. If you have a cereal craving, try this delicious low carb granola for breakfast! You can prep a big batch in only 10 minutes.

This keto granola tastes just as good as regular granola, but there is not a single oat in sight. Instead, you'll be feasting on nutrient-dense nuts, seeds and coconut chips. It is wonderfully crunchy and even better, it contains just 3.7g net carbs per portion.

I like to make a big batch and eat a portion every day. I have it with yogurt and berries, or simply with almond milk. Sometimes I enjoy a handful as a snack in the afternoon!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Budget-friendly. I have tried several store-bought keto granola brands and found them way too sweet. Plus, they were so expensive! This recipe is tasty, easy to make and you will save tons of money.

Family-friendly. My kids adore this granola and I am so happy to give them a nutritious, gluten-free and sugar-free start to the day. I list plenty of variations in the post so you can adapt this versatile recipe to suit your taste.

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need:

Nuts - I used almonds, walnuts, pecans
Seeds - Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax meal
Coconut Flakes - or add desiccated coconut
Whey Protein Powder - adds additional protein. This is an optional ingredient. Can be replaced with a dairy-protein powder or just leave it out.
Almond Butter
Freeze-Dried Raspberries - for a fruity colour pop
Sweetener - Optional. Erythritol sweeteners are best because they make the granola crunchy. I like monk fruit sweetener or Swerve. If you use allulose, the granola will be a little less crispy.
Vanilla Extract - Adds flavor. Check that it is sugar-free

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Instructions

This section contains step-by-step instructions and photos that show how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities

It's really easy to make gluten-free, low carb granola. Here are the basic steps:

STEP 1

Pulse the nuts in a food processor (or blend them with an immersion blender in a tall, narrow bowl or jug). After that, do the same with the pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Don't blend them for too long! You want to be left with smaller and larger pieces.

ingredients for sugar free low carb granola in a bowl with a spatula

STEP 2

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the nuts and seeds, unsweetened coconut chips, flaxseed, protein powder, smooth almond butter and some water with a spatula.

adding granulated sweetener and freeze dried raspberries to low carb granola mix

STEP 3

See how nice and moist the mixture looks? Now it's time to up the flavor. Stir in granulated sweetener, vanilla extract and freeze-dried raspberries.

pressing the low carb granola mix onto a baking sheet

STEP 4

Pour the low carb granola mix onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and press it down firmly into an even layer.

STEP 5

Now, bake it in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until it is golden brown, crunchy and dried.

See how firm it has become? Crunchy granola clusters coming up!!

lifting baked low carb granola off the baking tray

STEP 6

Once the granola has cooled down, break it into larger and smaller clusters. Then add another 2 tablespoons of freeze-dried raspberries for a burst of colour and store in an airtight container.

Katrin's Top Tips

Check the granola after about 20 minutes of baking! You don't want the edges to burn, which can happen if they're too thinly spread. Turn the baking tray around if necessary (ovens are always hotter at the back) or even remove the outer edges of the granola, which may be crunchy sooner than the middle.

If you feel that the granola at the centre of the baking tray is not browned enough after 30 minutes, place it back into the oven and bake it a bit longer. This way, any additional moisture evaporates and the granola will be extra crunchy.

low carb granola on a baking tray broken into crunchy clusters

Variations

If you can't get hold of freeze-dried raspberries (or strawberries), just leave them out. If you do, I recommend adding a tablespoon of cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg or cardamom for extra flavor.

Or how about adding sugar-free chocolate chips? Use Lily's chocolate chips or use my recipe for homemade keto chocolate chips.

Another option is adding a handful of sugar free dried cranberries after baking.

Recipe FAQs

What can I use instead of almond butter?

It is possible to use coconut oil, butter or light olive oil instead. As these are purer fats, I recommend using only 4 tablespoons.
Or, replace the almond butter with peanut butter or any other nut or seed butter!

Can I use other nuts and seeds?

As long as the ratio of wet and dry ingredients stays the same, feel free to change up the nuts and seeds to your preferences. You could add sesame seeds, hemp hearts, hazelnuts or macadamia nuts... use whichever nuts and seeds you like to eat.

Do I have to use the ground flaxseed?

No. Ground chia seeds work in place of the flaxseed. I do recommend using one or the other because they are the "glue" that helps form the clusters and make the granola crunchy.
Another way to create crispy granola is to use egg white instead of the flax seeds. Depending on the size of the eggs, you'll need 1 to 2 egg whites.

Serving Suggestion

We like to eat our granola with unsweetened almond milk or other dairy free milk such as coconut milk or hazelnut milk. It is also delicious with natural Greek yogurt and berries or with blended cottage cheese.

You can even use your keto granola as a topping for low carb crumbles.

And if you add fiber syrup to the mix, you could also make delicious low-carb granola bars with this recipe!