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Coconut Cacao Paleo Granola

Coconut Cacao Paleo Granola

Coconut Cacao Paleo Granola is naturally sweetened, grain free and full of good-for-you ingredients. Try it as a crunchy topping over dairy free yogurt for a healthy, nourishing breakfast.

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword coconut granola recipe, paleo granola recipe, recipe with granola
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 -8
Calories 450 kcal
Author Denisse Salinas

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 cup raw pepitas
  • 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 20 dates chopped finely
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes plain or toasted
  • 1/2 cup cacao nibs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, combine pecans, almonds, pepitas, sunflower seeds and dates.
  3. Add coconut oil to a small bowl and add cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla extract and salt. Stir until incorporated.
  4. Pour the oil mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
  5. Spread the granola on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Add shredded coconut and stir, then bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.

  6. Remove granola from oven and allow to cool completely, then stir in coconut flakes and cacao nibs. Store in an airtight container.

Recipe Notes

This granola lasts at least 2 week stored in a cool place.