Breakfast: Paleo Granola With Coconut and Almonds

Recipe by Anna Stockwell Whether you're following a grain-free diet or not, this coconut, almond, and mixed seed "granola" is so good you'll never miss the oats.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Sunflower Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Honey, Chia Seeds

Health and fertility benefits of Paleo Granola With Coconut and Almonds

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Sunflower seeds are an excellent food for PCOS as they are packed with vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). Just one cup of sunflower seeds provides 30% of the recommended daily intake for vitamin B6. Sunflower seeds are also loaded with two other important of PCOS busting minerals: zinc and magnesium. Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Chia seeds are made up of 60% Omega-3 fatty acids and are the highest source of protein out of any type of seed.

Ingredients

3 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
1 cup shelled raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 °F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss coconut, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, if using, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom in a large bowl.
Cook honey, oil, and vanilla in a small pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot and easily pourable, about 1 minute. Pour over coconut mixture and stir to combine. Spread mixture evenly on prepared baking sheet and bake, stirring once halfway through, until golden-brown and crisp, about 25 minutes.

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