Raw Honey Toasted Grain-Free Crunchy Granola

Ingredients

• 1 cup almonds (roughly chopped)

• ½ cup cashews (roughly chopped)

• ½ cup walnuts or pecans (roughly chopped)

• ½ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)

• ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

• 2 tbsp chia seeds

• 2 tbsp flaxseeds (whole or ground)

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp sea salt

• ¼ cup coconut oil (melted)

• ¼ cup maple syrup or raw honey

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional add-ins after baking:

• ¼ cup cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips

• ¼ cup dried fruit (e.g. cranberries, chopped dates, or goji berries)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients:
   In a large bowl, combine chopped nuts, seeds, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and salt.

3. Add wet ingredients:
   Stir in melted coconut oil, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla until everything is evenly coated.

4. Spread & bake:
   Spread the mixture onto the baking tray in a thin, even layer. Press it down gently with a spatula—this helps it cluster.

5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring once around the 15-minute mark to avoid burning the edges. Watch closely toward the end—golden brown is perfect!

6. Cool completely:
   Let it cool fully on the tray—it’ll crisp up as it cools. Then break into chunks or crumble as desired.

7. Add extras (optional):
   Stir through chocolate or dried fruit once cool.

This granola is super adaptable—use whatever nuts/seeds you have on hand. It’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly.