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Home » Type » Breakfast » Cereal Oatmeal and Porridge » Paleo Maple-Cinnamon Granola {Grain-Free; Gluten-Free; Nut-Free; Naturally-Sweetened}

Paleo Maple-Cinnamon Granola {Grain-Free; Gluten-Free; Nut-Free; Naturally-Sweetened}

May 29, 2013 by Faith 30 Comments

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So, granola. I won’t even try to sell you on it because I know you’re probably already a fan. And if you are, you will probably be interested in my Pumpkin Spice Granola, which is one of my all-time favs.

And if you’re not, I’d say avert your eyes or X out of this window…but I’m not going to say that because this granola is so unlike a traditional granola that you might just like it.

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For starters, it is completely grain-free, meaning it doesn’t even have oats! (I know, a granola without oats is almost criminal, isn’t it? But just taste it…)

You’re probably thinking since there aren’t any grains in it, I had to go with nuts; but nope, it’s also nut-free, making it the perfect choice for people with nut allergies. With four different kinds of seeds it is a nutritional powerhouse that is the perfect way to start your day.

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Paleo Maple-Cinnamon Granola
Prep time:  5 mins
Cook time:  45 mins
Total time:  50 mins
Yield: Yields about 10 cups, or about 20 (1/2-cup) servings
 
Ingredients
  • 2 cups (300 g) raw unsalted sunflower seeds
  • 1¾ cups (250 g) raw unsalted pumpkin seeds
  • 1⅓ cups (150 g) golden flaxseed meal
  • 1 cup (150 g) unhulled sesame seeds (or an extra 1 cup (150 g) sunflower seeds)
  • ⅔ cup (150 g) coconut oil or ghee (clarified butter)
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375F; line a large baking sheet (a half-sheet pan) with parchment paper or a silpat liner.
  2. Add the sunflower seeds to a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped (it should look similar to granola). Pulse in the pumpkin seeds to break up the pumpkin seeds a little, leaving most whole. Pour this mixture along with the flaxseed meal and sesame seeds into a large bowl and set aside.
  3. Add the coconut oil or ghee, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the coconut oil is melted, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour the coconut oil mixture over the sunflower seed mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Spread the granola out onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer and bake until golden, about 35 to 45 minutes, tossing well once every 15 minutes.
  6. Cool completely and then gently toss to break up the granola.
  7. Store in an airtight container at cool room temperature up to 3 weeks.
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Filed Under: Cereal Oatmeal and Porridge, Gluten Free, Protein Tagged: Breakfast, Brunch, Cinnamon, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Granola, Maple, Naturally Sweetened, Nut-Free, Paleo, Recipes, Snacks

Comments

  1. becca says

    November 13, 2013 at 9:27 pm

    I miss yogurt w granola, and coffee w creamer and sugar. Lol.

    Reply
    • Faith says

      November 13, 2013 at 11:03 pm

      Becca, To my understanding, coffee is widely accepted as paleo-friendly, but the issue is how you drink it. Have you tried Bulletproof Coffee? I fell in love with it instantly, and it is widely accepted in the paleo world. (More info on it can be found here, if you’re interested: http://www.bulletproofexec.com/how-to-make-your-coffee-bulletproof-and-your-morning-too/.) Or you could try adding full-fat coconut milk to black coffee. Or for a once-in-a-while-treat, my Paleo Vanilla-Hazelnut Coffee Creamer is great (and there are several flavor variations if vanilla-hazelnut isn’t your thing); the recipe can be found here if you’re interested: https://www.anediblemosaic.com/?p=12739. And if it is the coffee you want to keep out of your diet, there are quiet a few herbal teas on the market – even some that simulate the flavor and aroma of coffee, if that’s what you’re interested in. Hope this helps! :)

      Reply
  2. becca says

    November 13, 2013 at 9:24 pm

    I thought maple syrup and honey were not considered Paleo?

    Reply
    • Faith says

      November 13, 2013 at 10:50 pm

      Becca, I’ve done some extensive research on this topic and I’ve found that generally, pure honey and maple syrup are pretty widely accepted as paleo-friendly (also, coconut palm sugar, but that isn’t in this recipe). One of the sweeteners that people are on the fence about whether or not it’s paleo-friendly is blackstrap molasses (which also isn’t in this recipe, but I find interesting nonetheless). I think a lot of people’s viewpoints depend on where they are in relation to reaching their health goals, or what foods they find that makes them feel best when they eat it (I know a lot of people who eat strict paleo 80% of the time and then give themselves a little leeway for the remaining 20%). I think about it this way: if our ancestors were to find honey, they probably would have eaten it, which is why I’m comfortable with it being paleo. If you feel like honey is “more paleo” than maple syrup, feel free to make the substitution in this recipe. If you’re interested in reading more info on this topic (and there really is so much out there!), I recommend doing a quick Google search on something like “are honey and maple syrup paleo”. Hope this helps!

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  3. jo says

    August 19, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    Holy smokes, this is good stuff! I’ve been struggling to find options that don’tt include nuts (allergies!)that are still paleo. I use this as a mid afternoon snack – YUMMO! 5 stars :) you rock!

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  4. Alicia says

    July 22, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    I have made this a couple of times – love, love love it. It tastes as good as it looks. I don’t have a food processor (gasp), so I made it with whole seeds, and it turned out fine. I also used salted butter instead of ghee, worked fine…. I had to use two pans in the oven, otherwise it wouldn’t have dried properly. Remember that when you take it out of the oven, it will still be soft, you will think it won’t be done – but it is. As it cools, it will crisp up.

    Again, love, love, love it. My hubby who is skeptical of everything, loves it. Have eaten in straight, on yogurt, or in milk.

    Reply
  5. grace says

    June 1, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    i’m all for using maple syrup to sweeten granola! this is an interesting and appealing batch of the good stuff, faith–bravo!

    Reply
  6. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    May 31, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    The texture, the flavors, the beautiful photography – mmmm, I want some granola right now!

    Reply
  7. Sanjeeta kk says

    May 31, 2013 at 3:37 am

    Would love to have a bowl of this healthy and yum granola for breakfast every morning! Hope you are having a great time Faith. Hugs.

    Reply
  8. Katherines Corner says

    May 30, 2013 at 8:34 pm

    perfect! I hope you are sharing this at my hop xo

    Reply
  9. ashley - baker by nature says

    May 30, 2013 at 11:41 am

    This looks amazing, Faith! I think we need to have a breakfast party – your granola, my muffins, and some NYC bagels?!

    Reply
  10. Jean says

    May 30, 2013 at 9:14 am

    I don’t think I’d miss the oats and nuts at all–you’ve packed so much other good stuff in here. Granola has dropped off my breakfast radar and this post has been a good reminder to bring it back. :)

    Reply
  11. Natalie @ foodforlittlesouls says

    May 30, 2013 at 6:20 am

    Such a sucker for all things breakfast including granola…. Just the thought of granola makes me feel all ready and raring to go for the day. Looks and sounds great.

    Reply
  12. Katerina says

    May 30, 2013 at 1:30 am

    This is a beautiful granola Faith! A perfect way to start your day!

    Reply
  13. Cookin Canuck says

    May 29, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    I am completely intrigued by this oat-less granola. The variety of seeds has me convinced that I have to make this.

    Reply
  14. Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says

    May 29, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    Genius! I love the use of all the seeds Faith. I am forwarding this over to a friend of mine for her son (he has a nut allergy).

    Reply
  15. Betty says

    May 29, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    This would be perfect with my morning yogurt! :)

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  16. [email protected] says

    May 29, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    This would be welcome here. I would put it in a nice glass jar and know a good snack was at hand.

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  17. Juliana says

    May 29, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    Yes, I can see myself enjoying this granola…lots of different seeds :)
    Thanks for this interesting recipe and hope you are having a great week Faith!

    Reply
  18. dixya| food, pleasure, and health says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    this is very interesting!!!!

    Reply
  19. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    I love granola, this looks fab!

    Reply
  20. Nora @ Buttercream Fanatic says

    May 29, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    This granola looks exceptional! I am always looking for filling and gluten free breakfast options, and this is perfect. Definitely going to hold onto this recipe.

    Reply
  21. Julia {The Roasted Root} says

    May 29, 2013 at 8:31 am

    Daaaang this looks awesome! I had been meaning to make a paleo granola, so this is perfect!

    Reply
  22. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    May 29, 2013 at 8:11 am

    This looks so lovely! So many seeds in here!

    Reply
  23. Erica says

    May 29, 2013 at 8:04 am

    I’m granola obsessed. So is my dad! I make him a batch of homemade granola every other week. If I don’t…he calls and says hes sad because the ones he buys from the store aren’t as good ;). I will have to make this for him! It’ll be a fun switch up!

    Reply
  24. Heather @girlichef says

    May 29, 2013 at 6:01 am

    I’m perfectly fine with a granola sans oats – as long as it has all of this deliciousness in it. Looks amazing!

    Reply
  25. Rosa says

    May 29, 2013 at 5:46 am

    Very healthy and so enjoyable!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply

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