No-Bake Seed & Nut Granola
No oven required! A chewy, crunchy, naturally sweet granola packed with seeds, nuts, healthy fats, and warming spices. This is perfect to have on-hand as we move into Fall.
This is my go-to recipe in times that I need to have something on-hand that’s delish and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 cup nut butter of your choice — almond, cashew, peanut, etc.
¼ cup local honey
¼ tsp good-quality sea salt
¼ cup hemp seeds
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup chia seeds
¼ cup ground flax seeds
½ cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup gluten-free rolled oats
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
½ cup favorite nuts, chopped — cashews, pistachios, or walnuts are delicious
½ tsp dried ginger or 5 drops doTERRA Ginger essential oil*
½–1 tsp turmeric or 2 drops doTERRA Turmeric essential oil*
Instructions
Add the nut butter, honey, and sea salt to a large bowl and stir until well combined.
Add all of the seeds, oats, coconut, and chopped nuts.
Sprinkle in the ginger and turmeric and mix everything together really well. You want every bite to have a little bit of everything!
Line a flat baking pan or dish with parchment paper. Pour the mixture in and press it down firmly and evenly with the back of a spoon or your hands.
Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours, allowing the granola to firm up.
Cut or break into pieces and enjoy!
A few ways to enjoy it:
Spoon it over yogurt, crumble it over stewed apples, or pour some into a bowl and enjoy it like cereal with fresh almond milk. You can also simply grab a piece when you need a nourishing little snack.
Also, Make It Your Own
This recipe is meant to be played with! Try different nut butters, switch up the nuts and seeds, or add your favorite spices. Cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, or even a little cacao can create a whole new flavor.
And don't forget to enjoy the experience of eating it. Notice the creamy nut butter, the chewy oats and coconut, the little crunch of the seeds and nuts, and the warmth of the ginger and turmeric. There is so much going on in one little bite!
Ayurvedic Note
This granola is especially rich in healthy fats, protein, and grounding ingredients, making it a satisfying choice when you want something that will stick with you. The warming spices, especially ginger and turmeric, bring brightness and warmth to the recipe, while the variety of textures keeps the senses engaged.
From an Ayurvedic perspective, how you eat can be just as important as what you eat. Sit down, slow down, and actually taste your food. When we give ourselves the opportunity to savor our meals and notice the flavors and textures, we're practicing a simple form of mindfulness—and giving our digestion a little more support along the way.
*One important recipe note: if you're including essential oils, I'd recommend only using an oil specifically labeled by the manufacturer for internal culinary use and following that product's directions. This is why I always use doTerra essential oils. If you’d like to start using these oils in your foods, reach out and we can talk through getting you the right ones. Otherwise, the dried herbs/spices are a simple option.
