Perfect Paleo Granola

This paleo granola will give you a carb fix without the grains.

What makes this granola paleo?

There are no oats! Granola is typically made with a mixture of oats, nuts and seeds, a sweetener, and a fat (like oil). This granola skips the oats (no wheat allowed on paleo), instead using 2 whole cups of nuts and 1 1/4 cups of seeds to compensate. For the sweetener, we go with honey, which produces a granola with nice clusters, and coconut oil for the fat.

Can I change up the nuts?

Absolutely. We love the almond-pecan combo, but walnuts and pistachios are great subs.

Why so many seeds?!

Seeds add nice crunch and flavor—and are so good for you! They're filled with antioxidants and healthy fats. If your supermarket or health food store has a bulk aisle, stock up on them there and experiment with which varieties you like. Even if you change some up, don't skip the sesame seeds, which gives this granola a nice savory flavor and helps balance the sweetness of the honey.

Can I swap out the spices?

Of course! Ground ginger or even a pinch or cayenne would add some kick. If you're obsessed with pumpkin everything, pumpkin pie spice can be swapped for the cinnamon and nutmeg.