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Grain-Free Granola

5 from 1 vote
Grain-free granola that's crunchy, flavorful, and low in sugar. Made with nuts like cashews and almonds, pumpkin seeds, dried cherries, and coconut chips. This is delicious in yogurt parfaits, sprinkled on a smoothie bowl or simply eaten straight from the jar!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Raw Almonds
  • 1 cup Raw Cashews
  • ⅔ cup Raw Pumpkin Seeds
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes I like Dang brand
  • ¼ cup Coconut Oil melted
  • ⅓ cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • ¾ cup Dried Cherries or your favorite dried fruit

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 275 °F.
  2. In a food processor or blender, add almonds and cashews to chop into small pieces. Do not over blend. You can also use a knife and roughly chop the nuts.
  3. Combine melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Add almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, and coconut flakes and stir together.
  4. Spread granola mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and add dried cherries or raisins, may need to press into granola mixture.
  6. Allow the granola to cool for about 20 minutes or until hardened. Break apart granola. Store in an airtight container or mason jar for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Add on top of yogurt or simply enjoy by the handful. Leftovers store well in a glass container for a week or so.