My son is at the age where he loves to help in the kitchen. This Paleo granola recipe is a recipe that is really easy and a lot of fun to have kids help with.
When I switched to the Paleo diet I found that I had a lot of trouble with finding a really good filling breakfast other than eggs and bacon. I love eggs and bacon, but I could only have that on so many days! I also missed the crunch of cereal. I used to love eating granola, so I set out to find a good granola recipe.
While I found some good ones out there, (like this tropical paleo granola from Nom Nom Paleo) I wanted something a little more simple that I could make weekly. So I ended up just mixing and experimenting with my own recipe until it came out how I wanted.
You don’t need to be eating a Paleo diet to enjoy this recipe. It’s a great cereal and it’s also gluten free!
The recipe below is for cereal, but I have also used it to make grain free granola bars for my son. I simply added more honey and coconut oil as well as some more kid friendly ingredients such as chocolate chips.
Check out how my son and I make Paleo Granola!
- 3 Cups chopped walnuts, pecans, cashews, and pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup raisins
- 4 T flax seeds
- 4 T chia seeds
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- Combine coconut oil and honey in a pot on low/medium hit. Once it has melted together add spices and vanilla
- Stir well
- Set aside
- Pour nuts, seeds, flax, chia, and raisins into a large bowl
- Mix well
- Pour honey mixture over top and stir until combined
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper spread the granola until even
- Put in the oven at 350 for 10-15 or until granola is golden brown
- Cool until set (This could take a hour or two, if you are short on time put it in the freezer for 30 mins)
- Break granola into pieces
- Enjoy!
Don’t forget to print out my printable Paleo Grocery List – it will make getting all the ingredients really easy!
I like to enjoy mine with fresh seasonal fruit and almond milk. I love that this is high in good fats and protein. It keeps me full for hours until I finally get to sit down for lunch! Plus, it’s a great snack for my son without all the extra and unwanted added sugar!
What would you add to your granola?
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That looks like a perfect after school snack!
This looks so incredibly healthy and delicious, even for us big kids.
PERFECT.
My husband just started the paleo diet, so this is perfect timing! I have been looking for delicious things to make for him.
This looks like a healthy treat that I’d love to try! I dabble in paleo but am not strict.
This has so many good things in it. A definite good for you kind of breakfast.
I never really go for paleo recipes, but this looks like something I would really enjoy!
Looks yummy! I would definitely try it and I’m not on a paleo diet or any type of diet! 🙂 Will bring your list with me to the store!
this sounds amazing, I am gong back on Paleo next week, this is a great alternative to my weakness – cereal!
I’m not sure what else I’d add to that. So many possibilities with a great starter like this!
I really want to try this. I love granola and yogourt. It is such a great combination.
This sounds delicious. Healthy and kid-friendly is a bonus. My 9-year old loves to snack on raisins and nuts so she would probably really enjoy this.
looks good! Always looking for ways to get the kids to eat healthier!
I’ve heard alot about Paleo recipes. Nice to see a kid friendly one being shared.
More recipes please! I love this! And the watermelon slushie, and the easy jam 🙂
Renea! I will do the watermelon one for sure! It’s so easy and SO good. I may be addicted! Here is the jam recipe! https://ourknightlife.com/2014/05/healthy-raspberry-chia-jam.html