Slightly Sweet Grain Free Granola
Slightly Sweet Grain Free Granola is the best gluten free granola made with no sugar and safe for the paleo diet. It has the perfect crunchy texture that makes a great snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups raw sunflower seeds (preferably soaked and dehydrated first)
- 1 1/2 cups raw pumpkin seeds (preferably soaked and dehydrated first)
- 1 cup finely shredded coconut
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 tbsp organic ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 15 dates, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes
- 1 ripe banana
- 3 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 2 tbsp melted coconut butter or coconut manna
- 1 tbsp organic vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 325F.
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In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients and mix well with a spoon.
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In your food processor combine the ripe banana and the dates. Blend well (if there are some chunks remaining that is fine).
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Transfer the ingredients from the food processor to the bowl and mix well with a spoon.
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Add the remaining wet ingredients and stir well to combine.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Transfer the granola mixture to the baking sheet and spread well with a spoon.
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Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
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Remove from the oven, stir and bake for an additional 10-14 minutes (until starting to brown).
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Remove from the oven and let the granola cool completely.
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Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- This granola makes a great breakfast or snack.
- If you don't like raisins feel free to use other dried fruit .