I used to love granola prior to going Paleo, and there are times I definitely miss oats. There is just something comforting and cozy about oats that I miss, so to bring that feeling back, I started playing with ways to emulate the flavor and texture without the grains. I have actually come to enjoy this Paleo cinnamon spiced granola even more than the traditional kind!
Easy + Delicious
This Paleo cinnamon spiced granola is free of grains, but lacks nothing when it comes to flavor and texture! It is super easy to make as well. Just pulse the nuts in a food processor and add some seeds and coconut flakes with nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon.
Mix it all up and then spread it out on a baking sheet. Bake and let cool. It really is pretty easy, and then you know exactly what went into it, and you can customize the flavors, too! I love cinnamon, so I like to add lots and lots of it!
Enjoy It Savory Or Sweet
We love the versatility of this Paleo cinnamon spiced granola. It can be eaten all on it’s own or as a topping over ice cream. I think my favorite way to enjoy it though is as a cereal with full fat coconut milk poured over the top. I love it for an afternoon snack or an after dinner snack/treat!
Your Turn To Make Our Paleo Cinnamon Spiced Granola
If you’ve never made your own granola, you really must try! This Paleo cinnamon spiced granola is easy and worth it! Let us know how it goes by leaving a comment below. Also, take a photo and tag us on Instagram @realsimplegood, so we can check it out!
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Paleo Cinnamon Spiced Granola
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 cup raw pecans
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup raw pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- sea salt, to taste
- 1 can coconut milk, (optional)
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In your food processor, roughly chop raw almonds, pecans and cashews, and then place them in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the pepitas and coconut flakes, and mix them all together.
- Add the almond butter, maple syrup and cinnamon to bowl. Use a large spoon or your hands to mix the nut mixture into the nut butter.
- Pour the mixture on the baking sheet, and spread it out into an even layer. It can be lumpy and stuck together, just get it as even as you can. Sprinkle a dash of sea salt over the top.
- Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and rotate pan 180 degrees. Place back in the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the granola turns golden brown. Be careful it can burn quickly.
- Once done, remove from oven and let cool. Once cooled, break the mixture up a bit, so it is finer like granola. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Serve in a small bowl with coconut milk over the top for a snack.
Wonderful recipe! I very much enjoyed this with some homemade brazil nut milk and frozen blueberries. Mixing the nuts in almond butter is a great idea and makes it a nice crumbly granola perfect for eating like cereal. I plan to always have this in my pantry! Plus it smells amazing when cooking.
So glad to hear you enjoyed this one! We love the way it makes your house smell when it’s cooking, too! Thanks for trying our recipe and coming back to leave a rating/review. We really appreciate it! 🙂
My littles and I made a batch this afternoon and it is DELICIOUS! I guess it’s “cereal” for dinner tonight and another trip to the store for more ingredients so we have some for the week!
Oh I just love this!! Love this one for so many reasons, especially because it’s been super family-friendly! Thanks so much for trying our recipe and coming back to tell us about it! Hope to see you again soon! 🙂
My kids loved this especially with the coconut milk. Thanks for sharing a great recipe!
Hooray! Such a great review from your kids! Thanks so much for trying it and taking the time to share! 🙂