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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I have a question? I made this for my daughter who just had her 4th child and she needs something special!! I followed the recipe did everything it said. But used olive oil instead of coconut oil. It tastes wonderful, but real sticky and greasy. Is it suppose to be like that or did using the olive oil change the consistency? I tasted what her friend had made, same recipe and it was not as greasy or sticky? I did not use the parchment paper either. Thanks for any info you can give me:)
i’m guessing that the olive oil changed the consistency. it shouldn’t be sticky after cooling
I made this and it was gooey and runny…the coconut oil was solid rather than liquid…does this make a difference? IT was good but it was sooo sticky and gooey…yuck!
yes. did it harden up over time?
This is honestly one of the best easy paleo “recipes” I have tried. Ridiculous good. I have it with almond milk and sliced banana for breakfast. Thanks for sharing!!
So awesome! I sprinkle it on my salad and LOVE IT! Thanks for posting!!!!!
Love this! Making it a second time now. My favorite mid day snack at work and love it post workout! Yum! Thanks so much!
Juli, seriously. Just stop. This stuff is like some kind of wonderful paleo crack. I always have to make a double batch because it never ever lasts in our house. Thanks for the awesome recipe!
I made this exactly as the recipe and wonder why it is so gooey and sticky after 2 days. There’s no problem with the taste, it is AWESOME! I’m wondering if my oven temp is off. Shouldn’t it be like caramel corn? Clumpy? Thanks!
Store it in the fridge!
Thank you so much for the recipe! It is tasty, even though I forgot to add the maple syrup. Which wind up being okay because the amount of honey made it very sweet anyway. And I used a little vanilla extract and no salt.
Next time I will only use 1/4 coconut oil, it did make it too oily, even once it fully cooled down….but will definitely keep and remake recipe again!!!!
Love it!!!!
It 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! This was totally worth heating up my house in the middle of a heat wave.
I made it just yesterday and now I’m making a whole bunch more for next week. 🙂 This is absolutely delicious!
awesome!