This gluten-free granola recipe is so easy to make, contains no grains of any kind of sugar. We do, however, add some chopped dates for a little natural sweetness (you can leave this out if you’d like).
You choose any type of nuts that you may have, such as macadamia, cashews, brazil nuts – just remember to roughly chop them. Once your granola has cooked, you can add extras like goji berries, sesame seeds or dried fruit of your choosing. This recipe is Paleo-diet friendly and Keto-diet friendly, sans the dates.
What You Need:
- 1/3 cup desiccated coconut
- 2/3 cup coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup pecans nuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/3 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 10 Medjool dates, chopped
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- Pinch ground cinnamon
- Pinch ground nutmeg
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl, making sure that the coconut oil coats everything evenly.
- Spread the granola onto a baking tray lined with wax paper and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool, then pop the mixture into a large sealable container.
3 Ways To Eat Your Granola (that does not include adding milk)
- Mash one banana, mix in one tablespoon of nut butter and heat for 30 seconds to “melt” slightly until it has a similar consistency to yoghurt. Mix in granola and enjoy. This is a great dairy-free, vegan alternative.
- Portion your granola into little zip-lock bags and use it as a trail mix for hikes or snacks.
- Top your smoothie bowls with granola for extra crunch and nutrients.
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