Name: Paleo Grain-Free Granola with Coconut and Almonds
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: About 5 cups
Ingredients: 3 cups unsweetened coconut flakes; 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds; 1 cup shelled raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 1/2 cup sesame seeds; 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds; 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional); 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 cup honey; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Whether you're following a grain-free diet or not, this coconut, almond, and mixed seed "granola" is so good you'll never miss the oats.

Recipe information

Total Time
30 minutes
Yield
About 5 cups

Ingredients

3 cups unsweetened coconut flakes

1 1/2 cups sliced almonds

1 cup shelled raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

1/2 cup sesame seeds

1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds

2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/2 cup honey

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Toss coconut, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, if using, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom in a large bowl.
Step 3
Cook honey, oil, and vanilla in a small pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot and easily pourable, about 1 minute. Pour over coconut mixture and stir to combine. Spread mixture evenly on prepared baking sheet and bake, stirring once halfway through, until golden-brown and crisp, about 25 minutes.
Do Ahead
Step 4
Granola can be made 1 week ahead; store tightly covered at room temperature.

TagsGranola Coconut Fruit Almond Nut Pumpkin Seed Seed Sunflower Seed Chia Seed Main Breakfast Dairy Free Gluten Free Vegetarian Easy Epicurious

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