Grain Free Granola Clusters! (Paleo, Vegan, Keto Friendly)

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🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with a different flavor profile.

nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutrient-dense and can be more affordable than mixed nuts.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Cocoa nibs provide a chocolate flavor with less sugar.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Preheat the oven (temperature not specified).

In a food processor, combine raw almonds, walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, unsweetened shredded coconut, salt, and cinnamon.

Pulse the mixture in the food processor until the nuts are very coarsely chopped, about eight pulses.

In a separate bowl, combine melted coconut oil, almond butter (or another nut butter), vanilla extract, and monk fruit sweetener.

Melt the wet mixture in the microwave or on the stovetop until smooth.

Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the food processor and pulse again until evenly incorporated.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the granola mixture into a compact half-inch-thick rectangle.

Bake for 10 minutes, then stir the granola and pat it back into a half-inch-thick rectangle.

Bake again for another 10 minutes.

Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet, then lift the parchment to break it into clusters.

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