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    Chocolate Paleo Granola

    Last Update January 15, 2021 By chrystal 9 Comments

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    Delicious on its own, or served on top of dairy-free yogurt, this Paleo Granola is tasty and filling.

    Paleo Granola layered with yogurt in a glass jar with a wooden spoon

    You'll never go back to oat filled granola once you've enjoyed a serving of this chocolaty, crunchy, grain-free granola. It's an easy paleo granola recipe that everyone will love.

    If you like paleo recipes like this paleo granola you might also like my Overnight Paleo Porridge.

    Paleo Granola Recipe

    If you've read any of my previous posts about breakfast, you'll know that my kids are spoiled with homemade breakfast items: muffins, donuts, cereal, etc.

    I like making them homemade breakfasts so I know exactly what they are putting into their growing bodies.

    I also try to sneak in healthy fats and protein, so they aren't filling up on empty calories. But don't tell them that.

     

    My oldest daughter loves granola, but gluten-free granola can be hard to find, and quite expensive.

    With my husband and I trying to eat more Paleo, I thought I'd make a Chocolate Paleo Granola that everyone in our family can enjoy.

    It's loaded with good, healthy ingredients and it's something that we can all eat.

    The unsweetened cocoa adds depth to this paleo granola recipe making it our favorite paleo granola.

    a collage of six photos showing the steps how to make paleo granola

    How to make Paleo Granola

    1. Add the chopped almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and salt to a large mixing bowl and mix until combined.
    2. Add the coconut and unsweetened cocoa and mix until well combined.
    3. In a small mixing bowl, combine coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.
    4. Add the wet ingredients to the nut mixture.
    5. Stir until the nut mixture is well coated.
    6. Spread the granola evenly on the parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until crispy and dry. Don not stir or mix while it’s baking. Allow to cool completely on the pan.

    These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the list of ingredients with quantities, please see the chocolate paleo granola recipe card below.

    top down view of Paleo Granola in a glass jar, showing the texture of the granola

    Grain-Free Granola Recipe

    You can use a food processor or a blender to process the nuts in this paleo granola recipe. I used a food processor, and processed the nuts one at a time because I couldn't fit them all into my small processor at once.

    If you don't like the nuts listed in this paleo granola recipe, feel free to mix it up and add nuts and seeds that you like.

    Just note that peanuts aren't Paleo, and I don't recommend adding them to this chocolate paleo granola.

    They tend to grind into a paste quicker and they can burn easily. We don't keep peanuts in the house because my youngest can't eat them.

    If you do add peanuts, consider adding them in after the granola cooks.

    Ingredients in this Grain-Free Granola

    • raw almonds
    • raw pecans
    • raw pumpkin seeds
    • unsweetened shredded coconut
    • unsweetened cocoa
    • coconut oil, melted
    • pure maple syrup
    • gluten-free vanilla extract
    • salt

    If needed, you can use honey or a sugar-free sweetener in this paleo granola recipe in place of the maple syrup.

    Paleo Granola in a glass jar with a hand holding a wooden spoon with granola

    You can purchase paleo granola at the store but in my opinion, it's more expensive. Keep an eye on sales for nuts and seeds, stock up, and make homemade paleo granola.

    It's fresh, cheaper, and you can make it exactly the way you want it.

    This Chocolate Paleo Granola is sweetened with pure maple syrup and lightly oiled with coconut oil, to help it crunch up.

    Don't omit the salt, it really helps to bring out the flavors in the nuts, and the cocoa. I like to enjoy this Chocolate Paleo Granola for breakfast, or in a trial-mix as an after workout snack.

    If you are looking for more Paleo breakfast ideas, I have you covered. Check out my Paleo Chocolate Muffins. If you want to stick with chocolate you'll want to make my Paleo Chocolate Muffins.

    Did you make this chocolate paleo granola? Please leave a starred rating and a comment below letting me know what you thought!

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    Yield: 8-10 cups

    Chocolate Paleo Granola

    paleo choclate ganola in a jar

    Delicious on its own, or served on top of dairy-free yogurt, this Chocolate Paleo Granola is tasty and filling. You'll never go back to oat filled granola once you've enjoyed a serving of this chocolaty, crunchy, grain-free granola. It's an easy paleo granola recipe that everyone will love.

    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups raw almonds
    • 2 cup raw pecans
    • 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
    • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa
    • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
    • ½ cup pure maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Position the oven rack in center of oven. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
    2. Add almonds, pecans, and pumpkin seeds to a food processor and chop until they are small chunks, but not a nut-meal. If you don’t have a food processor large enough, you can process them one at a time.
    3. Add the chopped nuts and the salt to a large mixing bowl. Mix until combined.
    4. Add the coconut and unsweetened cocoa and mix until well combined.
    5. In a small mixing bowl, combine coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.
    6. Add the wet ingredients to the nut mixture.
    7. Stir until the nut mixture is well coated.
    8. Spread the paleo granola evenly on the parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until crispy and dry. Don not stir or mix while it’s baking.
    9. Allow to cool completely on the pan.
    10. Store in a glass jar, or airtight container for up to two weeks.

    Notes

    • You can use your favorite nuts or seeds in this recipe.
    • You can used honey or a sugar-free sweetener in place of the maple syrup in this paleo granola recipe.

    Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    16

    Serving Size:

    ½ cup

    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 200Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 277mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 6gSugar: 5gProtein: 9g

    This nutrition info is based on the exact ingredients and brands that I used a the time. It may not be 100% accurate. Please check your ingredients nutrition labels.

    © chrystal
    Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast

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    Comments

    1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 06, 2017 at 6:31 am

      I love any and all granola!

      Reply
    2. Kelly @ TastingPage

      March 06, 2017 at 1:42 pm

      That definitely looks healthy enough for breakfast or dessert - or both!

      Reply
    3. Amanda

      March 07, 2017 at 5:03 pm

      I love granola, it adds such a great texture.

      Reply
      • chrystal

        March 07, 2017 at 6:31 pm

        You're going to love this one!

        Reply
    4. Alisa Fleming

      March 07, 2017 at 7:36 pm

      I love making homemade granola! I've never made a paleo one though - looks like a super-hearty yogurt topper.

      Reply
      • chrystal

        March 08, 2017 at 5:55 am

        We are trying to get more healthy fats and protien into the girls diets. Switching out their granola for Paleo Granola is the first step 😉 It is hearty and addicting.

        Reply
    5. Lindsey

      March 09, 2017 at 9:17 am

      This sounds really amazing! I love your use of coconut oil and maple syrup! Beautiful photos! I wish I had this snack in front of me right now!!

      Reply
    6. Shubham

      August 28, 2018 at 11:11 pm

      How exactly the weight of 8-10 cups is it 500gm for the whole batch

      Reply
      • chrystal

        August 30, 2018 at 12:20 pm

        Hi Shubham,
        I'm not sure what the weight measurement is.

        Best,
        Chrysatl

        Reply

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