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Pina Colada Granola (grain free)
This pina colada granola is the perfect snack to celebrate National Pina Colada Day! A tasty mixture of nuts, seeds, coconut, pineapple and coconut sugar make for a tasty grain free tropical treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 14
Ingredients
- 2 cups nut mix I used a blend of macadamia, cashews and walnuts*
- 3 cups coconut flakes unsweetened
- ½ pecans raw
- ½ cup almonds raw (sliced)
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds raw
- ½ cup sunflower seeds raw
- 2 Tablespoons coconut sugar
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- 1 cup dried pineapple cut into bite size pieces optional (not Paleo)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
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In a saucepan, heat your pineapple chunks and coconut sugar on medium low. As the pineapple breaks down, mash and mix so the coconut sugar melts and doesn't burn.
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Simmer until the pineapple breaks dow and develops a syrup, about 15 minutes.
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Add your mixture to a blender along with the melted coconut oil and blend on high.
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In a large bowl add all your seeds and only 2 cups coconut flakes. Pour pineapple mixture over top and mix well.
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Prepare 2 cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
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Spread your granola mixture evenly on the cookie sheet and bake for about 2 hours. Make sure to mix the granola mixture about every 30 minutes.
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When ingredients are dry and not wet anymore your granola is done. Mix in the remaining coconut flakes and dried pineapple if using.
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Store in an air tight container.
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* Please note: You can use whatever nuts and seeds you like, I just recommend that you keep the macadamias as they add to the pina colada flavor. I found a nice bag of macadamias, cashes and walnuts at Aldi.