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    Home » Breakfast » Paleo granola recipe

    Paleo granola recipe

    By Amy Treasure · Jan 16, 2017 · 13 Comments

    Sometimes when you make a lifestyle change it can be challenging coming up with breakfast ideas. Especially if you are/were a marmite on toast type of girl! I wake up hungry and as I'm planning on getting some serious gym action this week a good breakfast is exactly what I need.

    I can't be doing with faffing about, maybe once in while I'll  make some pancakes (when there's no school, obvs) but most of the time I want to be able to quickly lay my hands on something filling and nutritious. This granola recipe is one that you could do in a big batch and keep for up to two weeks in an air tight tin or container. It's great for breakfast but also makes a delicious snack for when you start to lag in the afternoons.

    Ingredients:

    3 cups mixed nuts, I used brazils, hazelnuts, and almonds
    1 cup dried fruit, I used cranberries, raisins, figs and cherries
    ½ cup pumpkin seeds
    ½ cup desiccated coconut
    ½ cup coconut flakes
    2 tbsp maple syrup
    3 tbsp honey
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    dollop of coconut oil

    You will also need a food processor or a ziplock bag and rolling pin

    Method 

    Preheat oven to Gas mark 6.

    Add two cups of nuts to the food processor along with the dried fruit and blitz. You want some nuts to be ground right down and others to stay chunkier this way your granola will be random sizes and an authentic consistency.

    Add the rest of the ingredients to the nut mix including your other cup of whole nuts, and stir well. Break it all up with the back of a spoon if it gets clumpy once the wet ingredients have been added.

    Using coconut oil grease and line a large baking tray with baking parchment.

    Press the granola mix into the tray.

    Firstly bake the granola for around 12 minutes and then take it out from the oven and stir it up, the top will have browned. You need it to brown it evenly and roast all the way through so keep an eye on it and take it out every 5 minutes or so until it looks browned through and nice and crunchy, as pictured below.

    Leave to cool in the tin and then transfer it to an air tight tin or container.

    I've been having mine for breakfast sprinkled over a banana and natural yoghurt with just a smidge of honey on top. It is an absolute delight!

     

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    Comments

    1. asianhomie101

      May 21, 2014 at 11:32 pm

      Oooh, that looks absolutely delicious! I haven't been motivated to eat breakfast lately, but this seems like an interesting recipe to try!
      <3 Pauline, http://asianhomie101.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    2. Angela

      October 23, 2016 at 3:16 pm

      This looks so yummy Amy. Id like to try it out. Ang x

      Reply
    3. Helen

      January 20, 2017 at 1:02 pm

      Oo this looks and sounds delicious!! Will certainly be giving it a go :) #TheList

      Helen x

      http://www.treasureeverymoment.co.uk/

      Reply
    4. Sarah

      January 20, 2017 at 1:38 pm

      This looks SO scrumptious! I have to try it!

      Reply
    5. Rainbows are too beautiful

      January 20, 2017 at 6:40 pm

      Looks delicious! #thelistlinkty

      Reply
    6. Laura - dear bear and beany

      January 20, 2017 at 10:42 pm

      This looks delicious and super simple to make. A win win X

      Reply
    7. Jo from Organised Jo

      January 21, 2017 at 12:05 am

      Oh this sounds delish, definitely going to have to give this out. #thelistlinky. X

      Reply
    8. Alana - Burnished Chaos

      January 22, 2017 at 6:40 am

      I love granola, I'll have to give this a go x
      #TheListLinky

      Reply
    9. Crummy Mummy

      January 22, 2017 at 9:05 am

      This is definitely one for us - Misery Guts would love this recipe - thanks for sharing x #thelistlinky

      Reply
    10. Wendy

      January 22, 2017 at 8:59 pm

      Umm..yum!! This looks and sounds amazing. I have porridge for breakfast nearly every single day..it would be nice to try something a bit different xx #thelist

      Reply
    11. Alex @ That Butterfly Effect

      January 22, 2017 at 11:32 pm

      Ooooh, another fab recipe, Amy :) I've actually been looking for a granola recipe as I want my older son to start eating a more nutritious breakfast cereal so I will definitely be giving this a go :) xx #TheListLinky

      Reply
    12. Emma T

      January 23, 2017 at 11:36 pm

      Yum, looks and sounds amazing. I'm on a diet at the moment so unlikely to be trying it now, but wonder if this would persuade N to try seeds and more nuts. #thelistlinky

      Reply
      • Amy Treasure

        January 24, 2017 at 12:01 pm

        It is quite calorie heavy I must admit. Delicious and healthy though!

        Reply

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