GRAIN-FREE CRANBERRY ORANGE GRANOLA

While I don’t eat a Paleo diet, I write a lot about Paleo, and am often asked about Paleo or low-carb recipes. I do eat some Paleo foods, though, and have tried various Paleo cereals and granolas, and some are actually really good.

lThe downside to buying pre-made Paleo snacks is the cost – compared to their carb-loaded counterparts, grain-free granola is not on the inexpensive side. So as usual with this kind of thing, I thought I would try to make my own, and it turned out pretty good.

This recipe is made of mostly nuts and seeds, with some flavoring additions and mix-ins. This makes it grain-free and nutritious, but it’s not low in calories. It’s super flavorful, though, so a little bit goes a long way. My favorite way to eat this is on yogurt, specifically Siggi’s Vanilla Icelandic Skyr. But it’s also a good snack with a piece of fruit or a hard-boiled egg.

For flavoring, I did a classic combination of cranberry and orange, but you could add whatever you like. Next time I might try banana chips and dark chocolate chunks, or maybe dried blueberries and maple syrup for a blueberry pancake situation.

It takes time to make — the nuts are soaked overnight and then it’s baked for several hours — but once it’s done, you can store it in an airtight container and it should last several weeks. Store it in a pretty jar and it makes a perfect gift for your Paleo friends.