Chestnut Free Paleo Nut & Seed Granola
Crunchy, golden, and deeply satisfying, this nut and seed granola is the kind of breakfast that makes you actually look forward to mornings. A generous mix of almonds, pecans, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds gets tossed with melted coconut oil, maple syrup, warm cinnamon, and a hint of ginger before baking low and slow into irresistible clusters. The trick to those chunky, bakery-style clumps is pressing the mixture firmly onto the pan before baking and again the moment it comes out of the oven — then leaving it completely undisturbed while it cools and crisps. Shredded coconut toasts beautifully at the edges, adding a subtle sweetness that ties everything together without any refined sugar or grain-based fillers. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns around chestnuts specifically, this recipe is a great example of how a nut-forward granola can still be totally workable — every ingredient here is clearly listed and easy to source without ambiguity. Toss in some dried cranberries or raisins at the end for a pop of chewy tartness, or keep it plain and let those toasty, spiced clusters shine on their own. Store it in an airtight container and you've got a week's worth of breakfasts or snacks ready to go.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
8 servings
- 1 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
- ½ cup raw pecans, roughly chopped
- ½ cup raw cashews, roughly chopped
- ½ cup raw walnut halves, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup raw sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the almonds, pecans, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and shredded coconut. Toss to mix evenly.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!