Low Carb Air Fryer Vegan Nut Granola

Name: Low Carb Air Fryer Vegan Nut Granola
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: keto
Ingredients: Pecans, raw; Cashews, raw; Almonds, sliced; Pumpkin or squash seeds, shelled, unsalted; Coconut oil; Tahini; Salt; Vanilla extract; Liquid Stevia; Brown Sugar Replacement

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Low Carb Air Fryer Vegan Nut Granola dish

Prepare Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

This Low Carb air fryer recipe for vegan granola is simple and versatile! A blend of Keto-friendly nuts that are low in carbs and high in fat are mixed with healthy pepita seeds (also know as pumpkin seeds). The “granola glue” that holds everything together is a vegan combination of coconut oil, tahini, and Keto-friendly sugar substitutes. Using your air fryer makes cooking time extremely quick, so you can make plentiful batches of granola in a single afternoon. Expect your granola to taste pleasantly nutty, sweet, and with a hint of vanilla. A handful of granola obviously makes a healthy and easy snack. You can also use this air fryer recipe as a side dish to your lunches or meal preps. Add the granola on top of salads or in wraps for a crunchy texture. Each serving of granola is best measured by weight: 1 ½ ounce (42g). ### Nut and Seed Substitutes If your diet doesn’t allow for coconut, you can substitute the coconut oil with avocado oil. Avoid other oils that will smoke in your air fryer. Pecans, cashews, and almonds are some of the most Keto-friendly nuts out there, but there are other friendly substitutes you can use at your discretion. Per ounce, pistachios typically carry 5 grams of carbs; and, hazelnuts, macademia nuts, and brazil nuts all carry about 2 grams of carbs. If you can’t get your hands on pepitas, substitute with shelled sunflower seeds. ### Other Keto Mix-Ins This Keto vegan granola consists of only nuts and seeds. If you would like to substitute an existing ingredient or add in more Keto granola ingredients, there are some options. For sweet flavors, unsweetened vegan chocolate chips and unsweetened shredded coconut can be mixed in. Small amounts of freeze-dried strawberries or blueberries are another way to add flavor to your granola using as few carbohydrates as possible. Jessica L.

How to make Low Carb Air Fryer Vegan Nut Granola

Chop pecans and cashews, and add them to a large mixing bowl. Make sure you have a mix of larger and smaller chopped pieces. Mix sliced almonds and shelled pepitas (pumpkin seeds) into the bowl. Sliced almonds are best for this recipe since they are very lightweight. However, if you only have whole almonds, just chop them finely. If there are any nuts or seeds you want to substitute, check the introduction of the recipe for Keto suggestions.
Set the bowl of nuts aside and grab a small pot. Over low heat, melt coconut oil in the pot and stir in tahini until you have a smooth, tan liquid. Once the ingredients combine, take the pot off the stove heat, and stir in salt, vanilla extract, liquid stevia, and brown sugar replacement. Stir the mixture to help it cool down for about 60 seconds. Then, pour it over the nuts in your mixing bowl.
Use a spatula to fold the nuts over with the hot coconut oil mixture until they absorb some of the moisture and are completely coated in the glossy, sweet granola glue. Set the bowl aside. Turn your air fryer on to preheat to 350 degrees. Line your air fryer tray with parchment paper and use a toothpick to poke small holes throughout the paper. Use your spatula to pour and spread the sticky granola mixture in the lined tray. Make sure the nuts are spread into a single, solid layer. Pour any excess “granola glue” from your mixing bowl on top.
Set the tray of granola in your air fryer and cook the granola for only 5 minutes. Remove the tray, and use your spatula to toss and turn your granola before re-forming it into a single layer and returning the tray to your air fryer. Cook the granola for another 2-5 minutes. If your air fryer has a light feature to watch your granola, use this to watch out for burning nuts. If your granola overcooks, it can become dark very quickly. When done, remove the granola from your air fryer, toss once more with a spatula, and let the granola cool and harden slightly before enjoying.

Ingredients of Low Carb Air Fryer Vegan Nut Granola

Ingredient	Quantity
1. Pecans, raw	undefined
2. Cashews, raw	undefined
3. Almonds, sliced	undefined
4. Pumpkin or squash seeds, shelled, unsalted	undefined
5. Coconut oil	undefined
6. Tahini	undefined
7. Salt	undefined
8. Vanilla extract	undefined
9. Liquid Stevia	undefined
10. Brown Sugar Replacement	undefined

Low Carb Air Fryer Vegan Nut Granola nutrients

caloriesKCal: 287.658 caloriesKJ: 1203.562 totalCarbs: 6.992 diabetesCarbsADA: 5.972 netCarbs: 3.134 diabetesCarbs: 3.395 fiber: 3.336 starch: 1.12 sugar: 1.549 addedSugar: 0 sugarAlcohols: 0.523 protein: 5.458 fat: 28.388 transFat: 0.013 monousatFat: 13.124 polyunsatFat: 7.024 omega3Fat: 0.225 omega6Fat: 6.799 saturatedFat: 6.538 cholesterol: 0 vitaminA: 0.678 vitaminC: 0.315 vitaminD: 0 vitaminE: 2.054 vitaminK: 2.143 vitaminB1: 0.186 vitaminB2: 0.129 vitaminB3: 0.805 vitaminB5: 0.27 vitaminB6: 0.076 vitaminB12: 0 potassium: 197.592 magnesium: 77.186 calcium: 45.154 iron: 1.496 zinc: 1.762 copper: 0.487 phosphorus: 168.652 sodium: 58.607 selenium: 2.634 folate: 13.319 choline: 17.197 alcohol: 0.186 caffeine: 0 gluten: 0 manganese: 1.361 conjugatedLinoleicAcid: 0 phyticAcid: 276.91 xylitol: 0 isomalt: 0 sorbitol: 0 maltitol: 0 lactitol: 0 erythritol: 0 pinitol: 0 inositol: 0.023 mannitol: 0

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there vegetarian or vegan keto options?

Yes, you can follow a vegetarian or vegan keto diet by including plant-based sources of protein like tofu, tempeh, and seitan, along with non-starchy vegetables and healthy fats.

Can I eat nut flours and nut butters if I have nut allergies?

If you have nut allergies, you can opt for seed flours (e.g., almond flour alternatives) and seed butters (e.g., sunflower seed butter) as substitutes.

Can I have nut butters on a keto diet?

Yes, nut butters like almond butter and peanut butter can be enjoyed on a keto diet. Opt for natural varieties without added sugars.

Author Emily Williams

Low Carb Air Fryer Vegan Nut Granola

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there vegetarian or vegan keto options?

Can I eat nut flours and nut butters if I have nut allergies?

Can I have nut butters on a keto diet?

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