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Buckwheat Granola (No Oats, Gluten-Free)
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Keyword: buckwheat granola
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 32
Calories: 160kcal
This buckwheat granola is a crunchy, oat-free alternative to traditional granola. Made with simple ingredients and naturally gluten-free, it can be baked in the oven or dried in a dehydrator for a light, crisp texture. Easy to customize with your favorite nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.
Print Recipe
- 5 cups buckwheat
- 1 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup pistachios (preferably soaked and dried--substitute other nut or seed, if needed)
- 1 cup coconut (flaked, unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup cacao nibs (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup orange juice (or use the juice of 1 orange)
- 2-3 tablespoons orange zest (about the zest of 1 orange)
Oven Method
Combine the dry ingredients (buckwheat, coconut, nuts, spices).
In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients (oil, sweetener, juice, zest).
Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until evenly coated.
Spread the mixture in an even layer on a baking sheet.
Bake at low heat until dry and crisp, stirring occasionally.
Let cool completely—it will crisp up further as it cools.
The granola should feel dry to the touch and be lightly golden when done.
Dehydrator Method (Optional)
If you prefer a raw or lower-temperature option, you can also make this granola in a dehydrator.
Spread the mixture on dehydrator trays.
Dehydrate at 125°F for about 10-12 hours, or until completely dry and crisp.
Check occasionally toward the end for doneness.
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Use soaked or sprouted buckwheat for optimal nutrition.
- You can use 1/8 teaspoon stevia instead of honey.
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 24g