The Best Granola Paleo Recipe
This granola paleo recipe is crunchy, naturally sweetened with banana or applesauce, and completely grain-free. It’s packed with healthy fats, fibre, and flavour - perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Servings: 10
Calories: 260kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Baking Tray
- Baking paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds roughly chopped
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans chopped
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
- 2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds your choice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 1/2 cup mashed banana or applesauce ripe banana or unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup dried fruit optional: unsweetened, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 150°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, combine almonds, walnuts or pecans, pumpkin seeds, Chia or flax seeds, sunflower seeds, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and sea salt.1 cup almonds, 1 cup walnuts or pecans, 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, 1/2 cup shredded coconut, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp sea salt, 2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds
- Stir in the melted coconut oil and mashed banana or applesauce until well combined.2 tbsp coconut oil, 1/2 cup mashed banana or applesauce ripe banana or unsweetened applesauce
- Spread mixture evenly on the prepared tray.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
- Let it cool completely on the tray.
- Once cooled, stir in the dried fruit if using.1/4 cup dried fruit
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use mashed banana for a chunkier, sweeter result; applesauce gives a milder, finer texture.
- Stirring halfway through ensures even baking.
- Omit dried fruit for a lower sugar version.
- Serve with nut milk, coconut yoghurt, or enjoy as a paleo cereal straight from the jar.