Welcome the newest star on the healthy breakfast scene – grain-free granola. Tailored to fit the diet preferences of health-conscious consumers, grain-free granola promises a satisfying crunch without the grains that some seek to avoid.
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Grain Free Granola
To truly understand grain-free granola, it's essential to become familiar with the ingredients that replace the traditional grains. Nuts and seeds are the heroes of this story, providing the bulk and the crunch. Dates, coconut and raisins provide the sweet deliciousness to offset the inherent nutty flavor, making for a perfect hiking snack.
Use your grain-free granola to top off Fruit Salad with Mint and Lime or as a crumble on Paleo Coconut Vanilla Ice Cream for a healthier dessert option.
Ingredients
Serves: 16 Prep Time: 10 minutes and 8-12 hours Cook Time: 10-12 hours
- 6 cups good quality assorted nuts (pecans, almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and macadamia nuts are all great choices)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup pitted and chopped medjool dates
- 1 cup raisins
How to Make Grain Free Granola
Soak the nuts overnight in warm water and a tablespoon of salt;
Drain the nuts and spread them evenly into a baking sheet.
Place in a 110 F oven for 10 to 12 hours to dehydrate. If your oven temperature doesn’t go that low, put it on its lowest temperature and keep the door ajar.
After the nuts have dehydrated for at least 10 hours, chop them roughly and place them in a bowl with the coconut, dates and raisins and mix well.
Keep the prepared granola in an airtight container.
More Appetizer and Snack Recipes
If you love appetizers and snacks as much as I do, then you'll want to add it to your meal plan regularly. Below are a few more family-favorite recipes to check out and bookmark for making soon.
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📖 Recipe
Grain Free Granola
Ingredients
- 6 cups good quality assorted nuts pecans, almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and macadamia nuts are all great choices
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup pitted and chopped medjool dates
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Soak the nuts overnight in warm water and a tablespoon of salt;6 cups good quality assorted nuts
- Drain the nuts and spread them evenly into a baking sheet.
- Place in a 110 F oven for 10 to 12 hours to dehydrate. If your oven temperature doesn’t go that low, put it on its lowest temperature and keep the door ajar.
- After the nuts have dehydrated for at least 10 hours, chop them roughly and place them in a bowl with the coconut, dates and raisins and mix well.1 cup shredded coconut, 1 cup pitted and chopped medjool dates, 1 cup raisins
- Keep the prepared granola in an airtight container.
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