This quick and easy cranberry walnut paleo granola is crunchy and naturally sweet – a perfect gluten-free, paleo breakfast or snack.
This easy cranberry walnut paleo granola is crunchy and sweet with a hint of tartness from the cranberries – everything you want in a granola and perfect for a paleo breakfast or snack. Unlike traditional granola, this recipe is grain-free and refined sugar-free. Nuts, seeds and coconut replace the grains and it is sweetened with honey and fruit.
I make this granola often. The recipe is so simple you can make it for breakfast on the weekend and have it ready to grab and go all week. And you can change-up the flavors depending on what you have on hand. Cranberry and walnut is a classic combination I made with ingredients I had in the pantry. I think hazelnut apricot or pistachio date might be next.
This granola makes a healthy gluten-free cereal alternative with dairy-free homemade cashew milk. I also love it sprinkled on top of applesauce or on its own straight out of the jar. I grab a handful when I'm looking for something crunchy to snack on – it's slightly addictive.
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Cranberry Walnut Paleo Granola
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped walnuts
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup raw pepitas or pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup dried cranberries apple juice sweetened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Combine nuts, seeds, coconut and salt in large bowl.
- Add coconut oil and honey and mix until well combined.
- Bake on a rimmed cookie sheet lined with parchment paper for 18 - 20 minutes, until just lightly browned.
- Add the dried cranberries and toss to combine. Cool completely before serving.
All I added was half a tangerine peel, minced. I had no idea it was so easy to make crack. Why didn’t you warn us!
It is addictive – I’ll have to try the tangerine peel!
That was a pretty funny response Andi. Anyway, what it the calorie count per serving
and what is a serving size. Thanks. Jennifer
I can’t wait to make this tonight!!!! Thanks for the recipe!
You’re welcome – I hope you enjoy it!
GOOD LORD! This is THE best granola I have ever had in my life! Just made it… and I’m WAY too addicted!!!! Thanks for such a yummy and easy recipe!!!
Hi Lisa. Do you soak your nuts and seeds first? I’m soaking some now and I’m wondering about cooking time for this recipe. Should I dry them out and then cook for 18 mins? Or just cook them for longer?
Can’t wait to try this!
Hi Carolyn. I didn’t soak the nuts for this recipe, but I think you should probably dry them out first. Let me know how it turns out!
I’ve made this three or four times now. Love it! So happy to find a grain-free granola!
Since we’re just a household of two, I make half a recipe: a 4-cup measuring cup works perfectly for the mixing bowl, and a 10×15 cookie sheet is the perfect size to bake it in.
It’s good as is, but also a great base for experimenting. Thanks for posting!
Thank you – I’m so glad you’re enjoying it! This is one of my favorites and I make half a recipe sometimes as well. I’ll have to try mixing it in a measuring cup next time!
curious how long it is good for? and best way to store. thanks!
I keep it in a glass jar in the pantry. I can’t tell you how long it is good for because it never lasts more than a few days in my house. 🙂
Hi Lisa Please let me know calorie count per serving
and what a serving size would be. Thanks. Jennifer
Jesus, you are a little needy, Jennifer. Add up the calories and divide by serving. For example, for ME, this recipie would be maybe two servings!!
Couldn’t wait till breakfast… Had to try straight from cooling from the oven. Delicious!
Thanks! This is one of my favorites – it’s so addictive!
I added a touch of cinnamon and allspice too.
That sounds good – I’ll have to try it that way!
This looks so yummy, but many folks with a corn sensitivity/allergy can’t find nuts or cranberries that are corn free. Almost everything has been washed or coated with a corn mixture. Just fyi.
A corn wash? Never heard of that.
Hmmm… me either.
Made this, this afternoon, and I almost ate it all still warm from the pan! Absolutely delicious!
Thank you so much for the recipe!
Thanks, Jenny! This is recipe is a favorite in my house – I have to hide it or it disappears in one day. 🙂
What a scrumptious treat! I love it so much, I’m adding a link to this recipe to my meal plan to subscribers this month and also to the meal plan I do for The Better Mom. I hope it brings lots of new friends your way! Looking forward to trying more of your beautiful recipes!
Blessings, Kelly at The Nourishing Home
Thanks Kelly!
Sooo delicious! I LOVE this stuff! Thanks for this recipe!
Any idea what the calorie intake of this is? I love it. I have it with it a bowl of berries and add a little coconut milk. yummy
this is so yummy. My husband, two year old daughter and I all love this recipe.
BEST granola EVER! Super easy and beyond yummy. I could easily eat the entire batch… uh oh. I think this should be renamed Paleo Candy…. Fantastic recipe and super easy! Thanks!
This will be a staple snack food in our household! Hubby and I both love it with a bit of almond milk or skim milk! Made it with dried blueberries too and was just as good!
What other dried fruit would be acceptable?
I am allergic to walnuts. Any suggestions to use as a substitute?
Hi Emily, pecans would be a good substitute.
I have made it so many times now. This is the best granola ever. Even made a big batch by adding cashews, pecans, raisins and took it to my family and everyone got addicted to it like crazy. I put it in everything from salads to cereals to yogurt with fruits. Thankyou Lisa for this recipe.
Yay! I’m so glad you love it as much as I do! 🙂
Tastes great! Was wondering what the apple juice is used for. The recipe didn’t include it. How is the granola stored?
Hi, I’m not crazy about cranberries. What is a good substitute for them? thanks!
Here are some more paleo granola recipes with raisins, dried blueberries, and dried cherries.
A++ ! This is on regular rotation at our house – I even have a special designated “walnut granola jar” for it. 🙂 ! started using maple syrup instead of honey as I just find it easier to work with. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Yay! I love the “walnut granola jar” idea 🙂