Perfectly Crunchy Paleo Granola
This paleo granola recipe is a perfect low sugar breakfast that is vegan and gluten-free. It's a healthy granola that is easy and will keep you satisfied!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds
- ½ cup pecans
- ½ cup pepitas
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tbsp black sesame seeds
- 2 large pinches sea salt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp cardamom
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Finely chop almonds, pecans, and pepitas.
- Mix chopped nuts and seeds with coconut flakes, sesame seeds, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix olive oil, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and cardamom and whisk to combine. Add this mixture to the nuts/seeds mixture and stir thoroughly to combine.
- Spread raw granola on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Be sure to check in and stir after 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool on tray. This allows granola-like chunks to form. Once cooled, scrape mixture from pan, and store in a cool, dry place.