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    Home » Recipes » Snacks

    By Kaleigh McMordie - March 3, 2016, Updated February 17, 2021

    Easy Savory Granola

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    This easy savory granola is a delicious gluten-free granola without all of the sugar of regular store-bought granola! Use it to top plain yogurt or salads, or eat it as a snack by itself! (gluten-free, no added sugar, vegan)

    savory granola in a jar

    By now, most of us know that store-bought granolas can be full of sugar. And if they aren't, they taste kind of…meh. (If you didn't know, now you do. Read your labels!) So making your own granola at home has become a great solution. (I have several healthier granola recipes for you on Lively Table: Banana Bread Granola, Coconut Tahini Granola, Quinoa Granola, Pumpkin Granola. But they still need some sweetness to make them palatable, so there is still some sugar (even if you use less refined sugars like honey or maple syrup).

    But I know not everybody craves a sweet breakfast, so I have two words for you:  Savory. Granola. Consider your mind blown, because this recipe will rock your world. If it sounds a little weird, stay with me here.

    savory granola overhead

    I thought that instead of trying to reduce the sugar to so little that your granola tastes like you're eating dry oats, why not completely change your recipe so that there is a ton of flavor without a lot of sugar? So I threw some soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free) and everything bagel seasoning in with a bunch of nutritious ingredients like oats, almonds, and flaxseed and what came out was the most amazing, crunchy, savory granola.

    One of the reasons this savory granola is awesome is that you aren't limited to sweet dishes that need a crunchy topping. You can experiment with savory greek yogurt parfaits or top soups and yummy salads with nutritious granola instead of croutons. It's also delicious by the handful as a quick snack!

    savory granola in a jar

    If you're looking for something different when it comes to granola, give savory granola a try. And if you do, make sure you let me know what you top with it!

    If you made this recipe, please leave a star rating in the comments!

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    Easy Savory Granola

    savory granola in a clear jar with more granola around the jar.
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    This easy savory granola is a delicious gluten-free granola without all of the sugar of regular store-bought granola! Use it to top plain yogurt or salads, or eat it as a snack by itself! (gluten-free, no added sugar, vegan)

    • Author: Kaleigh
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: about 2 cups 1x
    • Category: snack, breakfast
    • Method: baked
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • ¼ cup sliced almonds
    • 1 tbsp ground flax seed
    • ½ tsp ground black pepper
    • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 300° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
    2. In a large bowl, stir together all ingredients except for bagel seasoning. Spread out onto lined baking sheet in a single, thick layer. You want as little blank space in between the mixture so you get the best chunks. Sprinkle the top with everything bagel seasoning.
    3. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
    4. Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

    Keywords: healthy savory granola, savory granola

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    About Kaleigh McMordie

    Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in Abilene, Texas, as well as a member of the Baby Led Weaning Dietitians Network.

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    1. nutritioulicious says

      March 04, 2016 at 12:15 pm

      How unique and creative! Can't wait to try this - would be great on salads!

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      • Kaleigh M says

        March 05, 2016 at 9:35 pm

        Thanks, Jessica! It's really good on salads! 🙂

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