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Crunchy Paleo Grain-Free Granola Recipe for the Best Healthy Snack

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A simple, flexible, and crunchy paleo grain-free granola recipe that is quick to make and perfect for a wholesome snack. Made with nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners, it offers a satisfying texture and rich flavor without grains or processed sugars.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (280g) mixed nuts and seeds (roughly chopped almonds, walnuts, pecans – optional)
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) melted coconut oil (refined preferred)
  • 1/3 cup (113g) raw honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped almonds, walnuts, pecans, shredded coconut, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and sunflower seeds.
  4. In a small saucepan, gently melt the coconut oil over low heat.
  5. Once melted, stir in raw honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
  6. Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly to coat every nut and seed.
  7. Spread the granola mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and press down slightly with a spatula for chunkier granola.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Watch closely after 15 minutes to avoid burning.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet to crisp up.
  10. Once cooled, break into clusters and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Toast nuts separately for extra crunch if desired. Stir halfway through baking to prevent burning. Let granola cool completely to achieve signature crunch. Store in airtight container for up to two weeks at room temperature or longer in fridge/freezer. For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup. Press mixture firmly on baking sheet for chunkier clusters.

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