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Grain-Free Granola Recipe

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This Grain-Free Granola Recipe offers a crunchy, nutrient-dense breakfast or snack option made with a wholesome blend of nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners. It is free from grains and refined sugars, making it perfect for those following grain-free or paleo diets. Enhanced with cinnamon and lightly sweetened with coconut sugar and maple syrup, this recipe delivers a deliciously toasted flavor with optional dried fruits and seeds for added texture and nutrition.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 cups slivered raw almonds
  • 1 1/4 cups raw pecans
  • 1 cup raw walnuts
  • 3 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 Tbsp flaxseed meal
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp coconut sugar (or cane or muscovado sugar)
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp coconut oil (or olive oil)
  • 1/3 scant cup maple syrup (or agave or honey if not vegan)

Optional Add-ins

  • 1/4 cup dried blueberries (or other dried fruit)
  • 1/4 cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the granola evenly without burning.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened coconut flakes, slivered almonds, raw pecans, raw walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, ground cinnamon, coconut sugar, and sea salt. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute all dry ingredients.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Melt the coconut oil if solid. Then add the coconut oil and maple syrup to the dry mixture. Stir well until all the nuts and flakes are evenly coated with the wet mixture, forming clusters as you mix.
  4. Spread on Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the granola mixture in an even layer, ensuring no clumps are overly thick so it bakes uniformly.
  5. Bake Granola: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. Stir the granola halfway through baking to promote even toasting and prevent burning, then return to the oven.
  6. Cool and Add Extras: Once baked to a golden brown, remove the granola from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet. After cooling, mix in the optional dried blueberries and roasted sunflower seeds if using.
  7. Store Properly: Transfer the cooled granola to an airtight container. It can be stored at room temperature for up to two weeks or refrigerated for longer freshness.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, use maple syrup or agave instead of honey.
  • Be careful not to overbake the granola, as nuts and coconut flakes can burn quickly at higher temperatures.
  • Customize the recipe by adding your favorite nuts, seeds, or dried fruit according to preference.
  • If you prefer chunkier granola, press the mixture firmly onto the baking sheet before baking without stirring midway.

Keywords: grain-free granola, paleo granola, gluten free granola, healthy snack, nut granola, breakfast recipe

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