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Protein-Packed Gluten-Free Granola with Sea Berries and Figs

A high-protein, fibre-rich granola that’s easy on the sugar, gluten-free, and made without added oils. This batch includes lightly sweetened dried sea buckthorn berries and dried figs for a tangy-sweet twist — perfect for a gut-friendly breakfast or snack you’ll actually feel good about.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine gluten free, Health focused
Servings 4 cups (8–10 servings)
Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Set measuring cups
  • 1 set measuring spoons
  • 1 spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Gluten-free instant oats
  • 1/2 cup Puffed quinoa
  • 1/3 cup Pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tbsp Chia seeds mixed with hemp seeds
  • 2 tbsp Ground flaxseed
  • 1/3 cup Chopped almonds and walnuts
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened apple purée
  • 1 tbsp Almond butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Lightly sweetened dried sea buckthorn berries (stirred in after baking)
  • 1/3 cup Chopped dried figs (stirred in after baking)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl: oats, puffed quinoa, pumpkin seeds, hemp-chia, flaxseed, nuts, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Warm wet ingredients: In a small saucepan, gently heat apple purée and almond butter until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing well to coat.
  • Spread onto baking sheet in a firm, even layer. For larger clumps, press down with a spatula and avoid stirring mid-bake.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
  • Stir in dried sea buckthorn berries and chopped figs once cooled.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

🔬 Nutritional Notes (Per ~1/2 cup serving, estimated)

  • Calories: ~160
  • Protein: ~6g
  • Fibre: ~4g
  • Fat: ~6g (mostly from seeds/nuts)
  • Sugar: Naturally occurring + a touch of cane sugar from sweetened sea buckthorn berries (approx. 2–3g per serving depending on berry quantity)

    💡 How This Recipe Supports Your Health Goals

    This recipe was designed to be:
    • ✅ Gluten-Free – Made with gluten-free oats and puffed quinoa
    • ✅ High in Plant Protein – With chia, hemp, pumpkin seeds, and nuts
    • ✅ Low in Added Sugar – Sweetened only with lightly sweetened dried seaberries and figs
    • ✅ Low in Fat – Uses no added oils; almond butter adds minimal fat and a lovely toasted flavour
    • ✅ Gut-Friendly – Rich in fibre, omega-3s, and prebiotics to support digestion
Keyword gluten-free, granola, gut health, high protein, low-sugar, Sea Buckthorn Recipes