Chocolate Cherry Paleo Granola
This fabulous chocolate cherry paleo granola makes an easy and crowd-pleasing DIY homemade holiday edible gift! Warning: it’s hard to stop munching on this crunchy, nutty, and maple-syrup sweetened gluten-free treat so package it up and distribute to all your pals!
Servings: 18 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup maple syrup grade A amber color, rich taste
- ¼ cup melted refined coconut oil
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 2 cups raw almonds roughly chopped
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup raw walnuts roughly chopped
- 1 cup raw cashews roughly chopped
- ½ cup raw pepitas
- ½ cup dried cherries
- ½ cup dark chocolate chunks or your favorite cut up dark chocolate bar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F with the rack in the middle. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, cardamom, and salt.
- Stir in the nuts and seeds and coat everything evenly with the wet ingredients. Don’t mix too vigorously or the coconut flakes will crumble.
- Transfer the paleo granola to a parchment-lined baking sheet and use a silicone spatula to spread the granola evenly.
- Pop the tray in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. To ensure even browning, stir the granola and rotate the tray at the halfway point.
- Take the tray out of the oven and cool completely, about an hour. Break it up into chunks and mix in the dried cherries and chocolate.
- Pack your homemade paleo granola into sealed containers for your pals, and it’ll last for a couple of weeks!
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Notes
A serving size is ~ 1/2 cup.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g