One of my food weaknesses is definitely granola so I thought I would develop a recipe for a Grain-Free Granola for all of those who can’t have grains, are gluten-free, are following the Paleo Diet or are watching their carbohydrate intake. This recipe for Grain-Free Granola is super easy to make, and it’s full of my favorite seeds and nuts. Feel free to use whatever you have on hand as all of the nuts and seeds are easily interchangeable. This granola makes a great breakfast idea stirred into nonfat Greek Yogurt or with almond milk. It also makes a great afternoon snack, a healthy sweet to put in your children’s lunch, or a wonderful dinnertime dessert served with fruit.
Grain-Free Granola
Cook Time:
50 minutes
Prep Times:
15 minutes
Yield:
31/2 cups
Ingredients:
1 cup no salt raw almonds
1 cup no salt raw cashews
1 cup no salt raw pecans
1/2 cup no salt raw pumpkin seeds
1/3 cup no salt shelled sunflower seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
1 tablespoon flaxseed
1/4 cup pure honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 275F. Combine almonds, cashews, pecans, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut and flaxseed in a large bowl. Set aside.
2. Heat honey, olive oil and cinnamon in a small saucepan over low heat until combined. Add to nut mixture, mixing well.
3. Place on a large lightly greased baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool and serve immediately.
OMG HOMERUN!
This is on my to-make list ASAP. Love love your site
Alison, this granola sounds fantastic – love the mixture of nuts and seeds!
I love that the nuts and seeds are interchangeable. My kids are going to love this. It’s so hard to find grain free granola so I’ll be trying this
This is such a spectacular idea, Alison! I am also a granola fanatic, so I can’t wait to try this out!
Beyond intelligent. You are definitely a leader and not a follower 🙂
Too good, sister!
Perfect granola…I could go to town on this stuff!
Allison, you just got me excited about this granola recipe..I’m going to print and take it with me to wholefoods and buy the ingredients! love it!
Who needs grains, with all these yummy nuts and seeds?
granola is my weakness too.
I am so drawn to this granola and have to try this recipe. Sound wonderful, Alison!
Excellent alternative to traditional granola! I’ve been working on a grain-free granola recipe as well and will hopefully blog it soon.
I have to try your gluten free version! Sounds perfect, Alison!
I MUST try this wonderful version of grain-free granola!
Such a great recipe, Alison! Wow-can’t to try this!
What a wonderful idea for granola! I love the ingredients you used, Alison. So wholesome, healthy and delicious!