Paleo Granola

This Paleo Granola (dairy and grain free) is nutty, crunchy, and naturally sweetened.  Bonus- it is so simple to make and the perfect healthy snack to have on hand!

The start of school means it’s officially fall right??!

Unfortunately, it’s still 90 plus degrees here in Dallas, but don’t you worry- I’ll have a bale of hay and pumpkins on my porch by mid-September. 🙂

To echo my last post, I truly am excited to get back into a more structured routine and rhythm of life with the start of school!  One of the biggest changes we have made to add a little more structure in our household over the last few week is stepping up our meal prep game!

It also feels so good to be prepped with healthy foods and snacks for the week ahead, so on Sundays we have been making a version of these Paleo egg breakfast cups along with the BEST Paleo granola, which I am so excited to share with you today!

As much as I love my honey nut granola recipe, I have been trying to limit my intake of grains lately (with the exception of cake, of course).  So after a few attempts to make a declious, gluten-free, Paleo (meaning no grains, no refined sugar, and no dairy) granola, I’ve found the perfect combination.  The ONLY problem with this granola is it runs out TOO DARN FAST.  Two days MAX between the two of us.

This paleo granola is nutty, crunchy, and naturally sweetened.  Bonus- it is so simple to make and the perfect healthy snack to have on hand.

Also, this grain-free granola is not only absolutely delicious (I dare you to eat just a bite!), but it is full of fiber, healthy Omega 3s, and is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

So tell me, are you ready for fall?!  What are you looking forward to?!

Be sure to tag @asliceofsweet on Instagram with your Paleo granola photos!

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Paleo Granola (Dairy and Grain Free)

This Paleo Granola (dairy and grain free) is nutty, crunchy, and naturally sweetened. Bonus- it is so simple to make and the perfect healthy snack to have on hand!

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword grain-free granola, paleo granola, whole30 granola

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 24 minutes

Total Time 34 minutes

Servings 20 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw whole cashews
• 1 cup raw whole almonds
• 10 pitted soft Medjool dates
• 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
• 1 cup coconut flakes, unsweetened
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons cashew or almond butter
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Place almonds and cashews in a food processor and pulse several times until pieces are in halves or thirds (do not over-pulse). Add almond and cashew pieces to a large bowl.

3. Place dates in food processor and pulse into small pieces. Add chopped dates to almonds and cashews.

4. Add coconut flakes, pepitas, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine. Set aside.

5. In a small bowl, combine melted coconut oil, cashew butter, and maple syrup. Pour over dry ingredients and stir to coat evenly (sometimes I use my hands here to ensure everything is well-distributed).
6. Pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet and spread out evenly.
7. Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes or until lightly brown, taking it out to stir around every 5-10 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and let cool on the pan until cool, about an hour.

Recipe Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for one week.