This crunchy low-carb granola is loaded with sweet and savory flavors that work so wonderfully together to create a great snack or even better protein-packed cereal.
It is amazing and easy to make ahead in big batches for grab-and-go snacks or a quick breakfast.
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Granola Cereal
Since following a low-carb diet and Trim Healthy Mama, there are a couple of things I have missed. Two of those are my late-night crunchy snack and breakfast cereal.
I have always been a fan, as childlike as it sounds, of those boxes of sweet cereals. I loved them for breakfast and yes as a snack before bed.
Thankfully, I know now that the boxes of cereal we used to buy at the stores are loaded with all the things that did not do my fluffy body any favors so I avoid them.
But I also have a little guy that loves cereal and would eat it three times a day with toast if I let him, and sadly there may have been a time or two I’ve let him do so.
Yes, I had created a mini-me when it came to those store-bought boxes and now I needed to fix it fast!

Is Granola Low Carb or Keto?
I came up with this recipe on the spur of the moment one day. I was trying to make a crunchy and sweet snack to keep in snack baggies that I could make portable.
I also wanted it to be low-carb or Keto friendly and I knew most granola was not going to fit this bill since they typically called for oats or other grains.
But thankfully there are a few swap-outs that are much lower in carbs that would work beautifully to replace any carby oats or grains.
So I set out on my mission to gather my ingredients and get started on this Keto Grain Free Granola Cereal!
And boy did I hit it big with this one, because everyone in my family really loves this as a quick snack or as a breakfast cereal.
This recipe could not be easier, I mean trust me. It is so simple that I am kinda embarrassed to call it a “recipe”.
This granola consists of ingredients that are easy to find in your local grocery stores and it is ready in less than 30 minutes.
Here’s What You Need:
- Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
- Sliced Almonds
- Erythritol Sweetener of choice
- Cinnamon
- Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips
As you can see, this cereal has just a few ingredients, and most can be found in your local grocery stores.
I use Lily’s Stevia Sweetened Chocolate Chips that I find locally, but if you can’t find those, just use what you can find in your store or just chop up an 85-90% dark chocolate bar and add that!
The coconut flakes and almonds are amazing by themselves but the chocolate chips just set this over the top!
The chocolate chips are totally optional of course, so you can also leave them out completely if you can’t find them.
How To Make Keto Granola
To prepare the granola just add all the coconut flakes, sliced almonds, oil, and cinnamon to a lined baking sheet and mix well.
Place the granola in a preheated oven and bake for about 12 minutes, watching closely. After that time, take the granola out and stir well and put it back into the oven until it reaches a nice golden brown.
You can let this brown as much as I did or pull it out sooner if you don’t want it as dark but the nutty flavor that comes with this dark golden brown is heavenly.
Remember to keep your eyes on it, and I do mean watch it closely because this mix can go from light brown to burned in an instant.
I am pretty sure a “burnt flavor” cereal is not a desirable taste for any family.
After you remove it from the oven let the mixture cool completely before adding in your chocolate chips. If you add them while the granola is still hot they will all melt, but really how could that be bad, right?
I let mine melt one time (was in too big of a rush, imagine that), and when it cooled, the melted chocolate had coated some of the granola forming some small clusters.
Oh my, were those little nuggets tasty! Come to think of it, maybe I should let them melt more often!
Whether you let your chocolate melt into the granola or leave it out completely, I hope you give this recipe a try soon, believe me, you won’t regret it if you do.
Granola or Cereal?
After making my first batch, I remembered reading on Facebook that one of my friends liked eating her granola for breakfast.
So, I gave this granola a try with some almond milk, and boy was that amazing!
Now my granola had become our new “cereal”. We can’t imagine not having this staple in our home, now!
I’d love to hear from you guys if you’ve made this recipe and if it has helped you give up sugary cereals too. Oh, and come find me below on my social media pages so we can stay in touch!
How Do You Store Keto Grain Free Granola Cereal?
Once you have your granola cooked to your desired golden brown, it is time to think about how you will store this cereal way.
The first thing you’ll need to do is to make sure that you let the grain-free granola cereal cool completely ( but you should do this before adding in the chocolate chips anyway).
Next, you’ll make sure that the container you are going to place your product in is completely airtight so that it will stay fresh longer.
One of the best parts of this recipe is that it yields a nice crisp cereal that stays that way even in almond milk. However, if you don’t store it in an airtight jar or container over time the coconut flakes and things will begin to get more soggy or chewy.
So be sure to keep it fresh by keeping the air out and you should be able to keep it stored for a couple of weeks. If it lasts that long!

Keto Granola Cereal
A crunchy and satisfying low carb and grain free granola recipe that makes a great quick and easy snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
- 3 cups of Unsweetened Coconut (big flakes)
- 6 ounces of sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup of sugar-free chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoons of THM Super Sweet (or any Erythritol/Stevia Blend)
- 2 Tablespoons of melted coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- In a large bowl toss together the nuts, flaked coconut, oil, salt, sweetener, and cinnamon until all the cereal is coated well.
- Pour the granola onto a baking sheet and spread it out evenly into one layer. Tip: for easier clean up you can line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bake the granola for 10 minutes then pull it out and stir it before spreading it out again. Bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until the granola is golden brown. Watch it carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely then add the chocolate chips and mix.
- Store the finished granola in a dry cool place.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1/2 cupAmount Per ServingCalories 434Total Fat 40gSaturated Fat 25gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 0mgSodium 29mgCarbohydrates 16gNet Carbohydrates 4gFiber 9gSugar 3gSugar Alcohols 3gProtein 8g
I am not a nutritionist. If you have strict dietary needs I always recommend using an online nutrition calculator to calculate your totals using your exact brands you're using in this recipe as values may vary per brand.

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I really enjoyed this. It’s light and filling at the same time! I did add pepitas and pecans but kept the measurement the same. (6 ounces) I love coconut but didn’t think it was overpowering at all. I can’t imagine making it without the coconut and if you don’t like or can’t have, it would be best to try another recipe. I also left out chocolate but could always add back if needed. Thanks for sharing!
I love that you used pepitas what a great idea!
OK, I have a tree nut allergy. my option is peanuts (legume). Any other ideas or would this work?
Forgive me I know some with tree nut allergies can have coconut and some can’t, are you able to use coconut. If so just add in some peanuts in place of the almonds. If you aren’t able to have coconut I’m a little stumped on what to bulk it up with since the unsweetened coconut is the main ingredient.
could you use raisins instead of the chocolate chips? I’m not a big chocolate for breakfast fan.
Raisins are quite a bit higher in carbs and will increase the carbers by serving a good bit if you add them. But if you do not mind the extra carb then you could add them. If your one of my readers follow the THM plan that would change this dish from S to either a S helper or crossover depending on how many raisins you added. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
what would your carb count be without the chocolate? I am allergic, and would not sub with anything else. Any chance that no chips would bring it down to an FP?
Not sure Karen, you could use an online calculator with your ingredients to get your exact count without the chocolates, though. They are really easy to use. I have only done the math on the complete recipe. Also, with the fat from the coconut and the added oil, I don’t believe it would be low enough in fat to fit in your FP. If it did, it would be a very small amount.
I have been looking for a Low Carb Grain free cereal. One problem, I can’t stand the texture of coconuts. Is there something that I can use to substitute?
Hi Toya! Yep, I can see where there would be a problem if you don’t like coconut. I used the coconut here because it added a nice bulk and a texture I like for the least amount of carbs. So I am sorry to say that I am not sure of anything to replace it and still in the low carb range.
Couldn’t you use a combo of seeds or nuts instead of the coconut? Of course, that would change the carb count some, but not as much as say, raisins or other dried fruit. BTW, if I like the flavor of coconut but not necessarily the texture, could I process it some to make it less obtrusive texture wise?
Hi Marijane! Yes, you could add some other seeds and nuts if desired. As for the coconut, you could definitely use the finely shredded kind if that texture is more pleasing to you than the big flakes I suggest.
This stuff is SO good! However, after making it I discovered my unsweetened coconut has 7 net carbs per 3 TBS and the almonds have 5 net carbs per 1/4 cup. So a 1/2 cup of this yumminess is going to be well over the THM limit for an S. May I ask what brand of unsweetened coconut you used? I’d like to find some within our carb limit. Thanks!
Hi Cindy! Glad you enjoyed it. Hmm, not sure why your count is so high. I am assuming since you say net carbs you are subtracting the fiber from your carb counts, right? Here is what I use and my calculation per serving. I use Bob’s Red Mill Unsweetened Flake Coconut and Fisher’s raw sliced almonds. So with my brand of ingredients and subtracting the fiber from each to get net carbs this cereal is ranges between 5-6 net carbs per 1/2 cup serving. So even when paired with almond milk as a cereal it will falls nicely under the 10 net carbs you are allowed in an THM S meal/snack. Here are my total net carbs for the recipe: 3 cups of coconut-12 net carbs, 6 oz Sliced Raw Almonds-9 net carbs, 1/2 cup (4 oz) Lily’s Stevia Sweetened Baking Chips (after subtracting fiber and sugar alcohol)- 16 net carbs. So when you add all this together and divide it all up into your 6-8 servings then you end up with 5-6 net carbs per serving. So even with almond milk you should be below the 10 net carbs allowed in your THM S setting. I hope this helps. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Thanks for the info! I used Let’s Do…Organic brand from Walmart. And yes, it’s 7 net carbs because there’s no fiber in this brand. I need to look for Bob’s.
Oh okay. Strange it would not have fiber. Hopefully you can find Bob’s and still enjoy the recipe. I appreciate you trying the recipe out and hope you stop by again.
I think I have figured out the mystery! What I bought was dehydrated and toasted (though it didn’t LOOK toasted). Found the same brand today that was only 2 net cabs. Good news- I found a use for the other. I crushed it and used it as a topping for some low-carb muffins. I’ll have plenty for a while since I’m just using a sprinkling, but so thankful all that yumminess won’t go to waste! Thanks again, Keri, for a great recipe!
Yay, so glad you figured it out and that it will not go to waste! It makes love what I do even more when readers enjoy the recipes. So thank you so much for your kind words! 🙂
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup. It’s so delicious. With THM I kept falling off cause I missed ceral that will no longer be my problem 🙂 thank you
Hi Courtney! So glad you enjoyed it. The carbs will vary a bit depending on if you use the chocolate chips and what brand you use. I use the Lily’s brand and with my calculations of the brands I use it is roughly 5-6 net carbs per serving. I am not sure what the carb count will be if you use Hershey’s but you can add all your carbs up totall for all your ingredients (minus the fiber in the coconut and almonds, and sugar alcohol in the Hershey’s) then divide by the number of 1/2 servings you have to get your carb estimate. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and letting me know how you like it!
What would the portion size be? Are we talking 1/2 a cup? It looks delicious!
Yes, I usually keep it to a 1/2 cup per serving. Surprising it is very filling
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I’ve been doing THM for about a year and a half and was looking for something cereal-like! Just made it this afternoon and its perfect!
Yay, so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Sounds great. I miss cereal. If I add old fashion oats would this still be a S? Thank you.
Heather. I believe we can have a very small portion of oats in S but double check the book to know the exact amount. I don’t like oats so I haven’t ever used them.
Always looking for something quick, will make some of this