Hemp Seed Granola
A hearty Irish-inspired granola made with oats and barley flakes, boosted with hemp seeds and bound with creamy peanut butter for good protein and long-lasting energy. Gently baked for crunchy clusters, it’s an easy, nourishing staple for breakfast bowls.
Equipment
- Weighing scales
- Oven tray
- Parchment paper
- Wooden spoon
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Glass jar
Ingredients
To make the syrup
- 140 ml Honey (or syrup of your choice)
- 60 ml Coconut oil
- 60 ml Peanut butter
- 20 ml REAL Vanilla Paste
For the granola
- 300 g Oats
- 80 g Hemp (40 baked / 40 raw )
- 25 g Pumpkin seeds
- 25 g Sunflower seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
- 1 pinch Pink salt
Method
- Preheat the oven to 165°C / 330°F.
- Line one large baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients except the reserved hemp seeds.
- Add the honey (or maple syrup), coconut oil, peanut butter, and vanilla to a small saucepan.
- Heat gently over low heat until just melted and smooth — do not let it boil.
- Pour the warm syrup over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the trays and spread into a flat, compact layer (this is key for clusters).
- Bake for 20–22 minutes, rotating the trays once if needed, until evenly golden.
- Do not stir during baking - this allows clusters to form.
- Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely on the trays.
- Once fully cool, gently break into clusters and fold through the reserved hemp seeds.
- Transfer to an airtight glass jar for storage.
Recipe Notes
Hemp seeds toast quickly and can turn bitter if overbaked — adding a portion after cooling keeps flavour clean and nutty.
Barley flakes brown slightly faster than oats; keep an eye on the final minutes of baking.
Letting the granola cool fully on the tray is essential for crunch — resist the urge to stir early.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10 days.
This granola works well for breakfast bowls, yogurt, or as a high-protein topping for porridge and smoothies.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 70gCalories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 5gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin B1: 0.4mgVitamin B2: 0.1mgVitamin B3: 2mgVitamin B5: 1mgVitamin B6: 0.1mgVitamin C: 1mgVitamin E: 3mgVitamin K: 1µgCalcium: 42mgCopper: 0.5mgFolate: 38µgIron: 3mgManganese: 2mgMagnesium: 117mgPhosphorus: 333mgSelenium: 18µgZinc: 3mg
