Low Carb Air Fryer Vegan Nut Granola

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.