I may or may not be doing one of two things. I may be watching Man vs. Food or I may be eating sweet potato fries. And it may be 12:30 at night. Ok, I’m doing both things…at the same time…and it really is 12:30am. This show is upsetting yet intoxicating. It’s provocative. It gets the people going. That sh*t cray.
Oh no….the fries just expanded in my stomach. What am I doing with my life? But seriously, why is watching a man take a year off his life every time he does a food challenge so intriguing? I get grossed out every time I watch him drip sweat into his food, then consume that salty additive, yet I still can’t seem to turn away. It’s weird. But honestly, if I was getting the food sweats on a regular basis, I would be a bit worried about what was happening within my bod. Seems freaky..and I’m a really sweaty person. I just ate a good amount of sweet potato fries and there is no way I’m even close to sweating. Ok, that’s a lie. I have clammy hands. But that’s not new news. I hate shaking people’s hands.
Guess what I’m doing today? Not hanging out in Denver, that’s what. Sometimes you need to get away from reality. Problem is, I don’t ski or snowboard, or care to. I used to do it, then I used my brain and decided I shouldn’t have to pay to bruise my ass. I tend to fall a lot. I bruised my ass enough at the CrossFit Xmas party. Yes, I could practice and get better, but then I’d be wasting my time on the mountain instead of being in the gym. I’d really rather be in the gym then doing most things. Sad, but true. So, I’m spending sometime at CrossFit of Breckenridge instead of hurting myself on the slopes. Super stoked! Then I’m going to wander the town until someone becomes my friend…it could be a long night.
Is this recipe creative? No. Is it delicious? Yes. That’s all that really matters.
Paleo Granola
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (or other oil)
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup dried cranberries OR blueberries OR raisins OR whateverthehellyouwant
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Add all ingredients to a large microwavable bowl, except the fruit.
- Mix well. If the honey is thick, heat up in the microwave for about 30 seconds and mix well.
- Place on a baking sheet (use parchment paper for easy clean up).
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to help it not burn.
- When you pull it out of the oven, mix in dried fruit. Let cool.
- Consume!! Even eat it with some almond milk or coconut milk. Soo good duuuuuude.
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Man, I wish you were poppin over Vail Pass and hangin with us at High Altitude Crossfit! Have fun!
BOOM. These are like the nuts I 'fed' you while you were ice bathing that one time… great. that sounds awkward. Whatever, you were post WOD, public ice bath. It's fine. I'm going to stop talking. For the record, these kind of nuts are delish with almond milk. holycrapigetsofulleverytime.
Me too Carolyn!! It was fun to go to another box, i don't get to do that often enough!
Stef- i do remember that day. Ice bath full of human nastyness and paleo granola. genius
Mmmm these look good. With some fruit this would make the perfect snack…
I have now made this granola twice and love it!! It is a great treat for every now & then! P.s. I love your blog!!
So delicious huh? Glad you like it! Thank you so much Lauren!
This is sooooo good! Bonus, after I baked the granola my house didn’t smell like the fish I made last night 😉
Glad you liked it Jen!! I LOVE make that stuff!
Juli
I love your paleo granola recipe and have made it many times. How many servings is the recipe suppose to make??
i’m honestly not sure now since i made this recipe so long ago! i’m sorry!
This granola is one of the best things I have ever eaten!!! Nice to have a non-guilty sweet snack that cuts down on that that crazy must-have-chocolate urge. yum, yum, yum.
That’s freaking awesome Kathy!! Glad it turned out well. I would make that all day every day if I could
I just published an eBook of Paleo recipes. I tested these on my clients, initially as part of a 28 day challenge. I got so caught up in going Paleo I decided to write a book. Check it out! http://chefanna.net/Chef_Anna/Books/Entries/2012/1/10_The_Paleo_Diet_Book.html
That’s awesome Anna!
Ho….ly…crap. This rocked my world. Even my non-paleo 3 yr old nephew (who fights me on food cause I refuse to feed him crap) loved this! Thank you thank you!
Glad you liked it Linds!! i can’t stop eating it whenever i make it
best granola ever!!!!
Yessss!!! Awesome Todd! Glad to hear it!