Honey Free Paleo Nut & Seed Granola

Granola is one of those pantry staples that sounds simple until you flip over a store-bought bag and find a long list of sweeteners — honey included — buried in the fine print. This version keeps things clean by using pure maple syrup as the only sweetener, so you get that warm, caramel-like depth without any bee-derived ingredients. Four kinds of nuts plus pumpkin, sunflower, and sesame seeds create a genuinely satisfying crunch that holds up in a bowl of coconut milk or eaten straight by the handful. Coconut oil binds everything together while cinnamon and ginger add just enough warmth to make the whole kitchen smell incredible while it bakes. The real trick is pressing the mixture firmly before baking and again right out of the oven — that's what coaxes those satisfying, chunky clusters that most homemade granolas never quite achieve. Optional dried cranberries or raisins folded in at the end add a chewy, fruity contrast that rounds out every bite. Store it in an airtight container and you've got a wholesome, craveable breakfast or snack ready to go all week long.

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