Turkey 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 coconut oil, maple syrup, and warm spices. The trick to those irresistible clusters is pressing the mixture firmly onto the pan before baking and again the moment it comes out of the oven, then letting it cool completely undisturbed so everything crisps and locks together. Toasted shredded coconut adds a subtle sweetness and a little chew, while the cinnamon and ginger give every handful a cozy, aromatic warmth. A handful of dried cranberries or raisins stirred in at the end brings a pop of tartness that balances the richness of the nuts beautifully. Store-bought granola is often loaded with oats, grains, or mystery additives, but every ingredient here is straightforward and whole. Make a batch, store it in an airtight container, and you have a versatile, crunchy topping for coconut yogurt, fresh fruit, or just eaten straight from the jar.
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!