Seedy Savory Granola

Switch up your granola game with this savory seedy granola. Perfect on its own, topped on granola for a savory breakfast or sprinkled onto a salad for an added nutrition boost! Whip up this recipe in under 30 minutes. 

I don’t know why I haven’t thought about sharing savory granola before now! I love making my own granola because I find a lot of store bought brands have unnecessary added ingredients (although Nana Joe’s granola is an exception!). I typically make a sweeter granola so I was so excited to try this savory version.

But How the Heck Do I Eat Savory Granola?!

You might be thinking, “Sure, savory granola sounds great but what the heck do I eat it with?” Honestly, I think you can eat this savory seedy granola pretty much the same way you would eat sweet granola. Eat it by the handful or enjoy with yogurt (I would stick with plain yogurt) for a savory parfait. But this recipe also tastes delicious sprinkled onto savory dishes and for an added nutrition boost onto a salad.

Ingredients in our Savory Granola

Let’s break down the ingredients in this granola!

• oats – be sure to grab gluten-free oats if needed!
• millet – millet is a grain. I usually buy it in the bulk section
• walnuts and cashews – you can swap for any nut you like but I like the flavor combo of walnuts and cashews.
• pumpkin seeds – also known as pepitas. Packed with antioxidants, fat and protein!
• white sesame seeds
• black sesame seeds
• fennel seeds
• cumin
• salt
• oil – I prefer olive oil but you can also use a different more neutral oil like avocado oil
• soy sauce – you can also use tamari or coconut aminos if you want to make this gluten-free
• maple syrup – because every savory needs a little sweet to balance it out
• egg white – don’t skip this one because this helps the granola clump up!

Savory Granola Recipe

This recipe starts with one step that makes me feel extra fancy: using a mortar and pestle. If you don’t have one, you can also use a spice grinder… or other kitchen utensils like the back of a spoon or knife will get the job done! Start by crushing the fennel seeds using whatever method works for you.

Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread out the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and bake at 350ºF for 20-25 minutes. Allow the granola to cool completely before transferring to a glass jar to store. This helps keep all of the clusters intact. And that’s it! It could not be easier!

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Like this recipe? Here are other granola recipes you might enjoy:

• Pumpkin Spice Granola
• Dark Chocolate Pistachio Granola
• Honey Nut Granola
• Almond Cranberry Granola
• Chocolate Cherry Granola