Simple Grain-Free Granola
Ingredients
-
½
cup
unsweetened coconut flake
-
2
cups
slivered raw almonds
-
1¼
cups
raw pecans
-
1
cup
raw walnuts
-
3
Tbsp
chia seeds
-
1
Tbsp
flaxseed meal
-
1½
tsp
ground cinnamon (optional)
-
2
Tbsp
coconut, cane, or muscavado sugar
-
¼
tsp
sea salt
-
3
Tbsp
coconut or olive oil
-
⅓
cup
maple syrup (or agave or honey if not vegan)
-
¼
cup
dried blueberries (optional)
-
¼
cup
roasted unsalted sunflower seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (162°C) and position a rack in the center.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut, nuts, chia seeds, flaxseed, cinnamon, coconut sugar, and salt.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the coconut oil and maple syrup, then pour over the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto a large baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, add dried blueberries and sunflower seeds, and stir.
- Increase the oven temperature to 340°F (171°C) and return to the oven for another 5-8 minutes until deep golden brown.
- Once browned, remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container for a few weeks.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
20 (1/4-cup servings)
Calories
205
Total fat
18g
Total carbohydrates
9.2g
Total protein
4.2g
Sodium
33mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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