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This delicious, 5-ingredient Double Almond Paleo Granola is gluten-free and easy to throw together! You won't want to ever buy granola again!
I ALWAYS have a stash of this Double Almond Paleo Granola in either the pantry (so we can get at it quickly) or in the freezer (for longer storage). It's my go-to whenever we have guests as it's a quick, easy, healthy and super delicious breakfast option. Everyone loves it as it's just not your everyday, ho-hum granola.
I poured a little medium-size bowl of this wonderful granola to nibble on while writing this post. You know, for inspiration... Now I have a dilemma.
Should I call it "granola" or "candy"? Around our house, if something's REALLY good (even if it's carrots or broccoli) we call it "candy". Yes, this Double Almond Paleo Granola is definitely "candy". Check out the picture below. See how the nuts and coconut become caramelized in the oven? Candy!
Why is it called Paleo Granola?
Don't let the word "paleo" (or gluten-free) scare you or keep you away from this recipe. Here at The Café, we don't follow a Paleo or gluten-free diet but we LOVE  this granola. But it's also perfect for those who do. A paleo diet simply refers to one that consists primarily of meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit. The paleo diet also excludes dairy, grain products and processed food. Because the recipe does not include oats, it's also gluten-free. A win-win-win!
Summing it up, it's delicious, healthy, lower in carbs and higher in protein than classic granola and it meets Paleo and gluten-free diet standards. A win-win-win-win-win-win!
So easy, with just 5 simple ingredients
And so very simple. Just five basic ingredients: almonds, coconut, sesame seeds, maple syrup and coconut oil. Okay, there's also a pinch of salt and a splash of vanilla. That's it. It's a bit unusual for granola as there are no oats.
I like to throw the nuts and seeds together at night and combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl. I cover them both with plastic wrap or foil and finish the granola in the morning. Then it's just a matter of lining a sheet pan with foil, spraying it with cooking spray and stirring together the wet and dry ingredients. I turn the mixture out onto the prepared sheet pan and pop the whole works in the oven.
It doesn't take long before there's the most amazing aroma wafting through the entire house. It's a tricky (some people might call it sneaky) way to get Scott (or houseguests) out of bed - I don't have to utter a word!
Two types of almonds
I call it Double Almond Paleo Granola because I use two types of almonds, sliced and slivered. The combination looks pretty and gives lots of nice texture and crunch. We enjoy this combination so much in my traditional granola, I decided to use it here as well.
Where to buy almonds
Nuts are expensive so I like to stock up at Costco or Sam's Club on their sliced almonds as they're more reasonably priced in bulk. It's a large quantity, but I just keep it in the freezer and the nuts stay fresh. I usually pick up the slivered almonds at Trader Joes and I use TJ's coconut in the granola as well.
This Double Almond Paleo Granola is delightful on it's own, as a snack, with yogurt and fruit, sprinkled on ice cream, even as a crunchy salad topping! Maybe you could do me a favor and make a batch. Let me know if you think it should be called "granola" or "candy". I have a feeling, it will be your turn to have a dilemma!
Can you freeze granola?
Yes! This granola freezes well. I store it in glass jars with wide mouth tops. I keep one in the pantry and the rest in the freezer. It also makes great little gifts!
Café Tips for making this Double Almond Paleo Granola
- Use a large bowl to mix this granola, it's a lot of ingredients.
- Watch the granola carefully during the last 10-15 minutes of baking time. You want it to be a pretty golden brown but not too dark.
- I love having this granola stashed away in the freezer when entertaining house guests. I just pull a jar out at night and in the morning it's perfect to serve with fresh fruit and yogurt.
- Make sure to allow the granola to cool completely before transferring it to jars or storage containers. If it's a little warm, the granola will not stay nice and crisp.
- This granola makes a wonderful snack to take on hikes, bike rides, canoe and camping trips, etc. Store it in a ziplock bag and everyone will be thrilled when you pull it out. Warning: bring plenty as it's addictively delicious! You can add raisins, craisins, and/or other dried fruit for added flavor.
- If you're in the market for a new sheet pan, I LOVE the OXO Good Grips Sheet Pan. It's super sturdy and made from heavy-gauge aluminized steel which helps promotes even heat distribution. I love the microtextured, non-stick surface. I've tried lots of bakeware and this stuff is definitely my favorite! Any of the pans in this collection would make a wonderful Mother's Day gift!
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Double Almond Paleo Granola
Ingredients
- 3 cups blanched, sliced almonds
- 2 cups slivered almonds, 8 ounces
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened coconut, I love the organic coconut from Trader Joe's
- ½ cup sesame seeds
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ÂĽ cup coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Âľ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275˚F. Line a sheet pan with foil. Spray foil generously with cooking spray. Rub the pan with a paper towel to evenly coat pan with oil. Spray again lightly (Don’t skip this step. This will keep the granola from sticking to the pan after baking)
- Combine almonds, coconut and sesame seeds in a large bowl.
- Over low heat, combine maple syrup and coconut oil until heated through. (You can also heat the maple syrup and coconut oil in the microwave on high heat for 1 minute or until coconut oil is melted.) Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
- Pour over almond/sesame seed mixture and mix well. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking sheet. Be sure to scrape all the good maple syrup/oil mixture that's left in the bowl. Spread to an even thickness.
- Bake for 30 minutes then stir well with a spatula to redistribute. Return to oven and bake another 15-25 minutes or until a medium golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on the pan then transfer to airtight storage containers (I use wide-mouth glass jars.) Can be stored at room temperature for a week to 10 days and in the freezer for several months.
Notes
Nutrition
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Granola sounds delicious but I do not see a serving amount listed witht he nutritional information. I see 30 servings list above but am curious about what constitutes a serving. Thank you
Hi Maria, the serving size is 1/4 cup. Enjoy!
Made this 3 times now, it is a favorite with my family. The last time I made it, I was very short on almonds so I replaced my almonds for whole filberts. Because the skin on them can be bitter, I roasted them first and then removed the skin while they are warm. Delicious flavor!!!
I tried doing a comment for the Balsamic Cherry Preserves but the website kept locking up. I would love to have some of your labels to add to my jars. thank you so much for your extensive work in the kitchen.
Thanks, Patti! And I'm sorry you had trouble leaving a comment. We are happy to send you the labels.
EXCELLENT RECIPE! My daughter is gluten and dairy free due to health issues and she really loved this. I am not fond of most of the gluten free recipes but this really was delicious. I am making it again and I love how easy it is and how quick it came together.
Awesome! Thanks for the review, Patti!
Yes, you were right, sooo delicious, like candy. We had it on yogurt, icream and just fruit.
Gave some away as a gift too! Labels would be nice for that too if you make them up some day, thank you!
Wonderful! Thanks for the review, Coral!
Hi! Do you have a link to the wide mouth jars that you use?
Hi Nancy, here you go!
https://amzn.to/4da0cGJ
This granola is great 👍🏼 I wish you would do more Paleo recipes.
Thanks, Heidi!
Well, all of your granola recipes are great but this one tops the list! This time I made it I didn't have sesame seeds so used flax seeds and sunflower mixture. Super as well. Everyone I have given this to raves about it. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome! Thanks for your review, Harriet!
Can you please recheck the metric conversion for the ingredients? I am pretty sure the amount for the maple syrup is wrong.
.03 ml is not 1/2 cup. Probably more like 112 ml.
Thanks for noticing that, Inge. I have corrected the error!
The best granola I have ever made. Makes a great gift. My grandson loved it. Easy & fast to make. I added slivers of sliced dried apricots. Can use any dried fruit. I add fruit after granola has cooled. Keeps the fruit fresher.
Awesome! Thank you for your review, Judy!
What's on the bottom of xour cup?? Yougurt? Plain?
Plain yogurt mixed with a little honey.
Do you have stickers so that I can gift this granola?
Hi Lynne, I do not have labels for this recipe at this time. It still makes a great gift!
Hi Chris
Do you think this recipe would work with almond butter in place of the coconut oil? Great recipe. Love the photography!
Thanks
Chris
Thanks, Christine!
I would have to test the recipe with almond butter before I could ensure success. Not sure if the granola would end up being really dry and crumbly? If you try it, let us know!
Hi Chris,
I really liked this recipe as it is similar to the recipe that uses oats. The only problem I had is that the sesame seeds mostly ended up at the bottom of the bowl. Is there any way to make them stick to the nuts better? Would adding honey help? They seem to stick better in the recipe with oats.
You could add a bit more honey but if you stir the mixture really well before baking, you should end up with most of the sesame seeds stuck to the granola.
This granola is amazing! It’s the only one I will ever make. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Thanks so much, Angie!
what size is a serving for the calories you have listed? Thank you.
Hi Deborah, each serving is around ÂĽ cup.
Delicious! Simple, easy to follow recipe. Absolutely love it!
Thanks, Christina! So happy you enjoyed it!
It is absolutely delicious to top up everything. Thank you for the recipe.
May I ask you a question I am into baking too ..I will appreciate if you can help me to how do you measure and count the calories in.. I mean how do you make the counting label.
Rita
Hi Rita,
Thanks so much. Th nutrition label is part of my recipe plugin. It takes the ingredients and automatically generates the label.
I am new to your cooking website and would like to state that it is one of the most beautiful sites I have seen. The recipes I have tried are wonderful, your photography is amazing , the dishes you use for display even silverware and napkins are exquisite. The 5 stars is in appreciation for your talents. Now my question. I am making the double almond granola. Recipe calls for blanched almonds. Is there a reason for blanched versus nonblanched? I like nonblanched for snacking and that’s what I usually purchase. Thank you.
Thanks so much, Jennie, for your very kind and encouraging words. đź’• My husband always says that he's quite certain that I loved "to play house" when I was little and he's right! And I still do! I love pretty accessories and making food look appetizing.
Regarding your question, you can definitely use non-blanched almonds. I can only find slivered almonds that are non-blanched but blanched will definitely work! This recipe is very flexible. Use what you have, it will be delicious!
I bought the Good Grips sheet pan described in your Double Almond Paleo Granola and the printed instructions say "Do not use any type of oil sprays...can cause residue buildup that is difficult to remove from all types of non-stick bakeware." As the recipe uses oil spray, have you found this to be a problem?
Hi Pegi, with the granola, I use parchment and spray it lightly so it's not an issue. But as far as the Good Grips pans go, I also use the Good Grips baking pans and love them. I do spray the cake pans all the time with baking spray when making cakes, cornbread, etc. and they clean up beautifully. I often put them in the dishwasher and again, they come out like new.
I think I need to make this ASAP - what a treat! Love that almond crunch!!
Oh, man, this granola is addictive!! Absolutely delicious!!
Looks delicious! Do you use sweetened coconut or unsweetetened? Also do you prefer using flaked coconut, shredded or the chunkier type? It makes a difference in the amount used so I’m just wondering what you’ve used here. Thanks so much! Love your site.
I've used different types of coconut with good results. The kind I usually use is the shredded, unsweetened from Trader Joe's. It's not as sticky as regular shredded coconut and a little drier. That being said, last time I made it I used sweetened, shredded coconut from our local grocery and it turned out delicious.
This granola is addictive!! I am in grad school and I made this for my class. It is now referred to as "crack." My profession gave up refined sugar for lent and I gave him this granola and he just flipped! Also great for those on paleo. It is great on salads, in yogurt or just to munch on to satisfy a sweet tooth! I have also baked it into muffins and cookies!! Great recipe!! Thank you!!!
Thanks so much, Laura! I had to laugh the other day. I asked my granddaughter( 6 years old) if she wanted some of this granola for breakfast. She said, " let me have a taste first". So I did. Then she proceeded to have 3 helpings and said, "I can't stop eating this stuff!"
I don't know when to add the oats, it doesn't say in the recipe or did I miss it?
Hi Priscilla, there are not oats in this granola. Just nuts, seeds and coconut. It's super delicious but if you want a more traditional granola, here is that recipe: http://thecafesucrefarine.com/2016/01/best-ever-granola/
This granola is absolutely delicious as are all your recipes that I've tried! Made this for my Mom and of course she emailed me for the recipe!
Thank you Chris for your amazing recipes and the beautiful pictures that just make my taste buds pop!
Yep, it tasted like candy but better! I'm making it for sure! Then I'll take my fitbit for a long walk!
I am just letting out a big sigh as I look at these gorgeous pictures because I so wish this was on my desk right now! I will make this because I'm a big granola fan and you've assembled all my favorite ingredients. Thanks, Chris!
Hi Chris, yes for sure Candy, love, love this! Such a clever idea to not add the oats, love your presentation!
This looks so delicious, I love how you switched it up by using all nuts instead of oats (better in my opinion!!)
I love a good homemade granola and this looks GOOD! I can never get enough nuts and seeds. Hmmm, maybe I was a squirrel or chipmunk in a former life 🙂
This would definitely be candy but I'd call it granola to make myself feel better about the seconds and thirds I would have.
Definitely candy. This looks terrific! We always freeze our nuts, too. Otherwise they can go rancid (doesn't often happen, but it can). Bummer to have to toss any food, but particularly one that can be so expensive. Anyway, love this -- perfect snack. Or breakfast. Thanks!
wow...this is first class homemade granola! I am afraid that I wouldn't stop eating until it's all gone!
Absolutely perfect granola! I know what you mean though about it being candy. I keep a small 1/4 cup measure in mine to remind myself a good amount to snack on 🙂
Jennifer, that is a very good idea! I always overestimate the serving size on this recipe for obvious reasons.
Granola is probably the first thing I ever learned to make, way back in college, and it's been a favorite ever since. The double almond in yours sounds incredible, and since I would eat it with almond milk, I'd be getting triple almond...yum <3
This almost looks like brittle - and I bet it is fantastic - in or on everything. Wonderful recipe Chris!
I love granola. Whether I'm eating it by the handful or on top of some yogurt, I can't get enough of it! I really love how simple this recipe is and how tasty all the ingredients are. I'm definitely going to give this a try ASAP!
Can I ask where you got the footed glasses? Love them!
So appetizing..would be cute in my jars;)
This is calling my name Chris! Definitely candy!
Thanks Jenna!
The parfait you made with it is beautiful! And it must smell divine! You think of everything. When I was a young mother, I made granola and did macrame. I guess I fancied myself a hippie. But I know with certainty mine was not as good as yours!
Haha, I guess I'm still a hippie Ginny. I've never gotten over granola 🙂
YUM!!!!!
Thanks Charlotte!