Paleo Granola with Coconut and Almonds

A healthy, grain-free granola packed with coconut flakes, almonds, and various seeds, lightly sweetened with honey and flavored with warm spices. This crunchy paleo-friendly breakfast or snack option is perfect for those following a grain-free diet.

8 servings
42 min

Ingredients

  • 3 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
  • cups sliced almonds
  • 1 cup shelled raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • ½ cup sesame seeds
  • ½ cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Toss coconut, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, if using, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom in a large bowl.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Cook honey, oil, and vanilla in a small pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot and easily pourable, about 1 minute. Pour over coconut mixture and stir to combine. Spread mixture evenly on prepared baking sheet and bake, stirring once halfway through, until golden-brown and crisp, about 25 minutes.

    30 min

  4. 4.

    Granola can be made 1 week ahead; store tightly covered at room temperature.

    2 min