Paleo Granola

Grain-free granola of soaked almonds, macadamias and pumpkin seeds, bound with pureed raisins — dehydrate for 'live' granola or bake it quickly

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min
Yield
12 servings
Cuisine
American

Nutrition

Category: liver-cleansing breakfast

Tags: granola, paleo, grain-free, vegan, make-ahead

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almonds Almonds
  • 1 cup macadamia nuts
  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 tsp celtic sea salt Salt, table
  • Unsweetened shredded coconut, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the nuts and seeds in a large bowl, cover with water and soak overnight.
  2. Place the raisins in a separate bowl, cover with 1 cup water and soak overnight.
  3. Place the raisins, along with their soaking water, in a food processor and puree until smooth.
  4. In a strainer, drain and rinse the nuts and seeds; discard the soaking water.
  5. Add the nuts and seeds to the raisin puree in the food processor and puree to the consistency of granola.
  6. Briefly pulse in the vanilla, cinnamon and salt to incorporate.
  7. Transfer the mixture onto two large baking sheets.
  8. For live granola, place in the oven on its lowest setting (usually 135°F) for 24 hours.
  9. For instant gratification, bake 45 minutes at 250°F.
  10. Top with unsweetened shredded coconut if desired.