The crunchiness comes from the combination of nutty hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, and buckwheat groats. This less sugar protein granola uses a little maple syrup as the natural sweetener.
In a small pot over low-medium heat add the butter and allow it to melt. Once it has fully melted, stir in the maple syrup, peanut butter and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine, and set aside.
In a 9″x13″ glass baking dish, combine the buckwheat, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, cinnamon and sea salt. Pour the butter mixture in and stir to fully coat the dry ingredients.