Description
This homemade granola is delicious and so easy to make. Plus it’s grain-free and gluten-free!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup raw shelled sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 10 dates, diced finely
Spice Mixture:
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 2 Tablespoons cashew butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried and diced apricots – added after baking
- 1/3 cup chopped shelled pistachios – added after baking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275°. In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients pumpkin seeds through dates. Mix to combine and set aside.
- In a small bowl, add the spices and mix to combine. Sprinkle over the nut mixture and stir to distribute the spice mixture evenly.
- In another bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, cashew butter, and vanilla extract and pour over the nut and spice mixture and stir to combine evenly. You want to make sure that each piece is evenly coated.
- On a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, spread the mixture evenly and place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-45 minutes or until the granola is golden brown. Be sure to stir the mixture every 15 minutes.
- Let the granola cool and then transfer into a bowl and add the chopped apricots and pistachios. Store in an airtight container. Enjoy by itself, on yogurt or ice cream – whatever you like!
