This Paleo Grain Free Cranberry Nut Granola has many uses; a breakfast cereal with milk, as a topping on ice cream, as a snack; or just to take along when out and about. What a great protein packed recipe that is super easy to make and you control the ingredients!
Here are the ingredients you will need for this granola recipe:
Chopped Nuts, Pumpkin Seeds, Dried Cranberry, Shredded Unsweetened Coconut, Coconut Oil, Maple Syrup, Cinnamon, Toasted Coconut Flakes, Raisins, Sea salt
I looove this granola with unsweetened almond milk for breakfast. It is perfection for those mornings I am looking for fast and easy. All I do is make a batch, store in a mason jar on the kitchen counter; and then it is ready to go whenever it is needed.
And FYI – this recipe is totally customizable. For example, use your favorite nuts, omit the raisins, add another dried fruit (or not). You get the idea. Try and use what you happen to have on hand, if possible.
One tip I would like to emphasize is to keep an eye on the granola when baking in the oven, so it does not burn. Once it starts turning brown, it is done. Do not worry, it should harden and form some clumps as it cools. Love those clumps!
I hope you enjoy this recipe if you try it. This is the granola I use in this recipe.
What are your favorite granola flavor/ingredient combinations? Please do tell!
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/8 cup chopped macadamia nuts
- 1/4 cup chopped cashews
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon My favorite is Ceylon
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds optional
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes optional
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 cup raisins optional
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
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Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
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Place all ingredients in a bowl, except cranberries, toasted coconut and raisins. Toss to mix well.
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Pour granola onto baking pan and spread out in a single layer.
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Bake for approximately 20 minutes until just slightly browned. Let cool on baking pan, approximately 15 minutes. The granola will start to harden into crispy clumps as it cools.
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Once cool pour into a bowl and add cranberries, raisins and toasted coconut flakes if using.
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Store in an airtight container.
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I love granola and I make my own granola too. I would love to give this recipe a go. Thank you for sharing 😀
Thanks! I hope you love it if you try it! 🙂
I don’t know why but the second I saw the “sea salt” in this recipe I was sold! Love sweet and salty mixes like This!
Yes, I know, sea salt, love!
Delicious! I love homemade granola. This combo sounds great!
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Thanks Jenn!
What a crunchy, good looking granola recipe! I’m glad you said something about keeping an eye on your granola while it’s in the oven so that it doesn’t burn. I’ve done that before!
Thanks! Yes, I have learned about watching this as it bakes! 🙂
I recently made granola with goji berry! I should try to make paleo granola though. Nuts keep me more satisfied in the morning, especially when I’ve fasted for long hours overnight.
Oh, granola with goji berries sounds great!
This granola looks awesome! I’m always looking for ways to change up our breakfast routine. Delish! 🙂
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Thanks – granola is such a quick, easy breakfast or snack!