Alpha Gal Friendly Paleo Nut & Seed Granola

Crunchy, golden, and loaded with toasted nuts, seeds, and warm spice, this granola is the kind of breakfast that makes you genuinely excited to get out of bed. The whole thing comes together with almonds, pecans, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and shredded coconut — all bound together with melted coconut oil and maple syrup for clusters that shatter satisfyingly with every bite. For anyone managing alpha-gal syndrome, store-bought granola can be a minefield of hidden mammalian-derived ingredients like dairy-based coatings or honey sourced from products processed alongside animal byproducts, so making your own from scratch is a genuinely smart move. Every ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, which means you can read the label on every single item yourself and feel confident about what's in the bowl. The low-and-slow bake at 300°F coaxes out deep, nutty flavor without burning, and the trick of pressing the mixture flat before cooling is what gives you those satisfying, chunky clusters rather than loose crumbles. A whisper of cinnamon and ginger ties everything together with just enough warmth to feel indulgent. Toss in some dried cranberries or raisins at the end for a pop of chewy sweetness, then store it in an airtight container and enjoy it all week long over coconut yogurt or straight from the jar.

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