Black Pepper Free Paleo Nut & Seed Granola

Crunchy, golden, and deeply satisfying, this nut and seed granola is the kind of breakfast staple that makes you genuinely excited to get out of bed. Four kinds of chopped nuts — almonds, pecans, cashews, and walnuts — team up with pumpkin, sunflower, and sesame seeds for a texture that is impossibly good, all bound together with melted coconut oil and a drizzle of maple syrup. Warm cinnamon and ginger do all the heavy lifting in the flavor department, which means there is absolutely no need for black pepper or any other sharp spice to make this taste complex and interesting. Store-bought granolas are notorious for sneaking in unexpected seasonings, so making your own batch gives you complete control over every single ingredient. The trick to getting those satisfying clusters is pressing the mixture firmly onto the pan before baking and again right when it comes out of the oven, then letting it cool completely without touching it. Once it crisps up, you can stir in dried cranberries or raisins for a little chewy sweetness that balances the toasty nuts beautifully. Keep it in an airtight container and you have a grain-free, wholesome breakfast or snack ready to go all week long.

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