This 10 minute prep, no cook, paleo granola is a little  bit sweet, a little bit salty, a fun crispy crunch, and big time kid approved!

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You know…toddlers! While I’m nearing the end of a 7 year stint of having at least 1 toddler in the house, these little 1-3 year old people still have a way of completely throwing my day off with their “fascinating” requests, utter disregard for the concept of time, and sudden obsessions.

No Cook Paleo Granola :: 10 Minute Prep, Grain Free, & Protein Rich!Which has everything to do with no cook, paleo granola, right?

Well of course it does! Because when the 3 year old has it in her mind that she just *has* to have yogurt and granola one afternoon, momma is out of the said granola, and there have been more than enough battles chosen for this particular day…you figure out a way to make some sort of granola pronto.

I initially had the thought of just crumbling up some crispy nuts  from the pantry, sprinkling a bit of coconut flake,  and drizzling a bit of raw honey…but then I had an idea!

No Cook Paleo Granola :: 10 Minute Prep, Grain Free, & Protein Rich!All of the granola components without the cook time!

What if I did a quick “crumble” in the food processor (pulse!) of these components to make it really look like a granola mixture?! I decided to use dried fruit instead of the honey just in case it really did work and I wanted to easily store it away in a container. Bingo! After a few attempts at getting the right combo of dried fruit to nuts/seeds/coconut, we definitely had a winner…but did the toddler buy it???

No Cook Paleo Granola :: 10 Minute Prep, Grain Free, & Protein Rich!She was all over it!

The dates provided the perfect, mild sweetness for a little one – and my taste buds are quite trained now so I don’t need things super sweet anymore. You can always add a drizzle of honey to the bowl if you need! She enjoyed her bowl of yogurt with fresh granola, and anyone with a toddler in the in their care knows that I am not exaggerating when I say the day was saved!

No Cook Paleo Granola :: 10 Minute Prep, Grain Free, & Protein Rich!Notes about ingredients, swaps, and nutrients!

  • I used dates as the “sweet” for this granola. Dates are a fantastic source of essential minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc, that we all need on a daily basis. I like the fiber component of using real fruit for sweetening things for little guys too! You could swap the dates for another dried fruit (like raisins or dried blueberries) to provide the “sticky” to hold the bits of granola together.
  • I really think that any nut and/or seed combo would work for this granola. My biggest suggestion would be to change things up every time you make it! Different nuts and seeds have different nutritional benefits – take advantage of the variety. I do like the ingredient profiles of chia and flax and have tended to keep those in the mix each time. Chia seed and flax seed are a good source of omega 3 fatty acids, which most of us could use more of! They are also a good source of protein and fiber.
  • I have also liked to pull out some of the nuts and use more coconut shreds. Coconut shreds have protein and fiber as well as iron and zinc! We aren’t huge coconut flavor fanatics here, but I like the texture and the dates cover up the coconut flavor! I understand that coconut has become problematic as an allergen for some with leaky gut going on. If that is the case, simply leave the coconut out and swap for another seed or nut.
  • If you are nut free, you can swap the nuts for pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds, and/or more coconut shreds!

No Cook Paleo Granola :: 10 Minute Prep, Grain Free, & Protein Rich!Serving suggestions for everyone!

We have a bit of a split home as far as who tolerates dairy and who doesn’t, so I have a lot of serving ideas for you!

No Cook Paleo Granola :: 10 Minute Prep, Grain Free, & Protein Rich!

No Cook Paleo Granola

Renee - www.raisinggenerationnourished.com
This 10 minute prep, no cook, paleo granola is a little bit sweet, a little bit salty, a fun crispy crunch, and big time kid approved!
5 from 11 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 10-12 dates pitted and chopped (I think a couple cups of other dried fruit like raisins would work here, and probably wouldn't need the initial chopping!
  • 1 cup walnuts I like to use soaked/dehyrated nuts for best digestion
  • 1 cup pecans I like to use soaked/dehyrated nuts for best digestion
  • 1/2 cup chia seed
  • 1/2 cup flax seed meal
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp sea salt leave out if your nuts were salted
  • {I get all of our nuts and seeds as well as dates from Costco. I purchase coconut shreds in bulk at our local health food store.}

Instructions
 

  • Put everything into the food processor. Mix with a spoon to combine everything evenly first.
  • Pulse to combine into the texture you like (I have left the chunks bigger than what is pictured in this post as well and that is my favorite - my toddler prefers it smaller like what is pictured). Store the granola in an airtight container in the pantry up to 3 months.
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38 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Oh yum! I want some!!! I love homemade granola. Love how you came up with this recipe … and the sweet photo of her. So precious, our babies are growing up too fast! I’m sure your sweet pea devoured this after you were done taking the photos.

  2. This is so smart, Renee! Full of healthy fats and naturally sweetened- I would feel good about giving this to my girl. I love that it’s no bake and it looks so delicious!

  3. You are SUCh a super mum! This is how the best recipes are born. It’s also dangerous to know I could whizz up granola whenever I want it. This sounds so good, perfectly sweet and perfectly healthy. Love that your biggest tip is to switch it up each time. Keeps it fun. Well done!

  4. Love your little munchkin she’s so cute! And can I just say – thank you for putting flax in your granola that’s such a good addition. Nothing better than the smell of grain free granola coming out of the oven <3

  5. 5 stars
    It’s so awesome how you made up this recipe, so creative, although there’s nothing like an impending meltdown to get the creative juices flowing! 🙂 I just got into making raw granola myself to save some time, but I didn’t come up with it like you did, I saw it in a book (made with oats) and knew it would be an awesome way to save time.

  6. 5 stars
    I love that – “Did the toddler buy it?” …. also very happy for your sake that she totally did! Looks awesome Renee, have officially just made me hungry and this is exactly what I feel like!

  7. 5 stars
    I love paleo granola especially with a bowl of cold coconut and almond milk ! So lovely and refreshing. I can’t wait to try this recipe !

  8. 5 stars
    Love how we cater for our children’s food demands! I’ve never made granola, it always seemed such a fuss but I’m happy to see it’s not with this one, I can definitely find time to make this..

  9. 5 stars
    Love the sweet little “pick your battles” impetus for this recipe. P.S. This is REALLY making me want a food processor again!