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Chia Seed Granola (Nut Free)

Published: Dec 2, 2021 · Modified: Sep 26, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 6 Comments

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Looking for a tasty and healthy(ish!) breakfast idea? This chia seed granola recipe is so easy to make and is loaded with chia, flax and pumpkin seeds for an indulgent breakfast with the best crunch! A nut free and refined sugar free granola, it is also vegan, gluten free (using certified oats) and low histamine.

chia seed granola in a glass container with a jug in the background.

This chia seed granola is packed with healthy ingredients, with tasty seeds and hearty oats. Use it top to smoothie bowls, chia puddings or just on its own with some plant milk and fresh fruit. It's simple to make, but feels quite indulgent!

Love granola? I think you will love my ginger turmeric granola and Brazil nut granola for next time!

And if you're curious as to the taste and texture of chia, have a read of my overview of chia seeds post!

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  • ⭐ Why you'll love this recipe
  • 🍯 Ingredients
  • 📖 Variations on the recipe
  • 🔪 Step by step instructions
  • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
  • 📋 Frequently asked questions
  • 🍽 How to serve this chia granola
  • 🥣 More tasty breakfast recipes
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

⭐ Why you'll love this recipe

  • Easy to make granola! This is a very straightforward recipe with fairly minimal ingredients, and mostly pantry staples.
  • Lots of healthy ingredients: the oats and seeds are brimming with vitamins and minerals.
  • Nut free granola: while I personally eat low histamine nuts, I know this isn't suitable for everyone. See my low histamine breakfast recipes post for more ideas!
  • Lower sugar granola: while this does have maple syrup in it, it's a refined sugar free granola and I would suggest lower sugar than many store bought products.

🍯 Ingredients

individually labelled ingredients to make chia seed granola including chia seeds, oats, maple syrup, pumpkin seeds, cardamom and flaxmeal.

This healthy granola with chia seeds combines pantry staples that I always have to hand. You will need:

  • Oats: the main ingredient. Use a gluten free option if you have that dietary requirement such as the Bob's Red Mill organic gluten free old fashioned rolled oats.
  • Chia seeds: a little powerhouse of a seed with Omega 3 fatty acids and a good source of fibre. The Terrasoul organic chia seeds are good.
  • Flaxseeds: this recipe uses flaxmeal - so ground flaxseed. I use the Linwoods cold milled flaxseed.
  • Pumpkin seeds: for that all important crunch you need from granola! I like the Terrasoul organic pumpkin seeds.
  • Maple syrup: used instead of regular sugar to make this a refined sugar free granola.
  • Cardamom: for a little kick of spice. Adjust to taste preference. The Simply Organic cardamom is good.
  • Coconut oil: to bind the granola.

📖 Variations on the recipe

I use cardamom in this recipe for a little kick of spice, and because it is suitable for a low histamine diet (scores 0 on the SIGHI list, but with a note that some varieties may not be well tolerated).

If you are able to tolerate cinnamon, then you can use this instead of cardamom for a different flavour.

🔪 Step by step instructions

This is such an easy chia granola recipe, and one that I find kids to love to 'help' with as well. May get a bit messy if you rope them in, but that's part of the fun isn't it!

granola in a glass bowl with a spoon labelled number one.
granola on a lined baking tray labelled number two.

STEP 1

After preheating the oven, add all your dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl (the oats, cardamom, seeds and pinch of salt).

Melt the coconut oil, and then pour that into the bowl along with the maple syrup. Stir very thoroughly so the oats and seeds are all coated in the coconut oil and maple syrup. It should look a little wet and feel sticky (image 1).

STEP 2

Spread the granola mixture onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper in an even layer (image 2).

Bake, making sure to stir at least one halfway through cooking.

Granola can catch easily, so keep an eye out for any signs of burning in the last five minutes of cooking!

Allow to cool before serving.

💭 Recipe tips and notes

  • If the granola is going too brown on the top, you may wish to stir twice during the cook time rather than once.
  • Adjust the amount of cardamom to taste preference. This recipe has just a touch, but if you like spice then increase the quantity.
  • If you tolerate cinnamon, then you may wish to swap in and either leave out the cardamom or have as additional to it.

📋 Frequently asked questions

Is this chia seed granola healthy?

It's a fairly healthy granola as we use lots of seeds, it's refined sugar free (but does use maple syrup) and has a little hint of spice.

Is this granola gluten free?

Yes, it can be gluten free as long as you use certified gluten free oats such as the Bob's Red Mill gluten free oats.

Is this chia granola refined sugar free?

Yes, it's refined sugar free as we use maple syrup rather than white or brown sugar.

How do you cook granola evenly?

It's important to do two things: 1) make sure the oat mixture is in an even layer on your baking tray; and 2) make sure to stir halfway through the cook time. You may want to stir more often. And always watch for any signs of burning as oats can catch quite easily.

Can you eat chia seeds raw?

Yes, you can eat chia seeds raw, baked or soaked in a liquid.

🍽 How to serve this chia granola

Some people like to just have granola on its own with a little milk, but you can also sere this chia seed granola in the following ways:

  • Sprinkle on top of a smoothie bowl.
  • Sprinkle on top of a chia pudding.
  • Have with a side of coconut yoghurt if you can tolerate yoghurt.
  • Serve with some gooey fruit such as my easy air fryer pears or sliced fresh fruit.
chia seed granola in a white bowl with a small bowl of chia seeds next to it.

🥣 More tasty breakfast recipes

Ginger brazil nut granola

Blackberry quinoa porridge

Cardamom chia pudding with blueberry compote

Carrot cake baked oatmeal

I’m always in the kitchen, so come join me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to be the first to hear of new recipes. And please do leave a star rating if you've tried the recipe!

📖 Recipe

chia seed granola with flaxseed in a glass jar

Chia Seed Granola

Claire
This chia seed granola with flaxseed is a tasty breakfast option for sprinkling on smoothie bowls, or just by itself. A nut free granola, it is also vegan, gluten free (using certified oats) and low histamine.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine American, British
Servings 5 cups
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • Parchment paper
  • Large bowl

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 cups oats certified gf if required
  • ½ cup coconut oil melted
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon milled flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom powder adjust amount to preference; or cinnamon, if tolerated
  • pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180C / 360F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Add the dry ingredients to a large bowl, then pour in the melted coconut oil and maple syrup. Stir very thoroughly so the oats are well coated in the wet ingredients.
  • Spread the mixture onto the baking tray in an even layer. Bake for 18-20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Watch for burning in the last few minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.

Notes

  • If the granola is going too brown on the top, you may wish to stir twice during the cook time rather than once.
  • Adjust the amount of cardamom to taste preference. This recipe has just a touch, but if you like spice then increase the quantity.
  • If you tolerate cinnamon, then you may wish to swap in and either leave out the cardamom or have as additional to it.
  • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • flaxseeds are not rated on the SIGHI list.
  • cardamom scores 0 but has a note that some varieties may not be well tolerated.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 12gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 409mgFiber: 10gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 4mg
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Comments

  1. Colleen says

    May 05, 2024 at 1:21 pm

    5 stars
    Making this recipe for the fourth time. It's a new breakfast staple!

    Reply
    • Claire says

      May 05, 2024 at 2:20 pm

      Aww so nice to hear that you enjoy the granola so much Colleen! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment 🙂

      Reply
  2. Cynthia says

    October 29, 2023 at 1:08 am

    5 stars
    This turned out so great! I'm in Phase One of the SIGHI elimination & really appreciate this. I have a sweet tooth & miss things like cookies & chocolate & this hits the spot & is also breakfast! ;). I love it with some blueberries & macadamia nut milk. Plain is great, too! Also a hit in my house & I am swatting my wife away from it! haha

    Reply
    • Claire says

      October 29, 2023 at 8:28 am

      Haha, the last sentence made me laugh! Glad to hear that everyone everyone enjoys the chia granola!

      Reply
  3. Pam says

    May 22, 2023 at 10:13 pm

    5 stars
    I have missed granola for years, and this recipe is simply incredible!

    Reply
    • Claire says

      May 22, 2023 at 10:32 pm

      So glad you liked it Pam! Granola always feels like such a treat doesn't it!

      Reply

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Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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