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 LOVE your recipes, top notch! Soooo why isn’t my granola hardening, what am I doing wrong? Am I jumping the gun and packaging it too quickly…..please help!!!
Most likely. You need to let it cool COMPLETELY.
Nevermind, you already wrote let cool…duh =) Delish, thank you thank you thank you.
I’m so sick of spending $10 on tiny boxes of paleo friendly granola so I’m taking control, sucking it up and making my own! This recipe looks amazing and I cannot wait to try it out tonight – thanks for sharing! Bet it will be exponentially yummier than the stuff I get already anyways!
I’ve made this twice and it is delicious! Both times I’ve given some to my five-year-old niece. She loveeed it. The first time she carried around the bag and told everyone that her Aunt Katie made her special nuts. The second time, I just handed her the bag and he eyes just lit up. So cute.
I made this last night and I am in love! Super delicious. Everyone and I mean everyone (even my parents who do not like anything healthy) loves this granola. Thanks!
Dude – insane. Perfect for those crunchy cravings that pop up, or midnight snacking…or just eating nonstop in the middle of the day because I can’t put it away. Thanks for another amazing recipe!
Just pulled this out of the oven.. and ohmigosh… the smell is HEAVENLY. Perfect alternative to an oat granola and I can finally have granola for breakfast again!!
Almost forgot the cinnamon and I have to say, I don’t think it would smell/look/taste/makemeeathalfabachinoneday the same without it! Thanks for the recipe!
Way too much sugar. It’s more like nut-brittle than granola. I’m gonna try cutting down on the sugar to 1/3 of what’s called for.
Absolutely delicious! I think this will become a staple in my house. My hubby loves it too. Would love to try to make this into paleo granola bars! Any thoughts on how to get it to form into bars?
no clue!! probably more honey or maple syrup and press down into a baking dish!
Will try it and let you know if it works :). Thanks again!
OMG YUMMMMM this was so good…just had it with blackberries and almond milk… sinfully delicious! THanks for sharing another amazing recipe!!! 🙂