Paleo Nutty “Oats”
So on a paleo diet, the idea is to eliminate all grains, which includes oats. Since I’m more focused on what my body feels good eating, I personally wouldn’t mind (and feel fine) with eating oats in small doses - my problem is actually that I don’t find them very filling nor high in protein nor fat.
What’s funny is - I’ve always felt like that. In grad school, people would eat oats and peanut butter with chia seeds daily. And I tried because, hey that sounds healthy right?? I would always be so hungry just two hours later.
Anyway, all that to say - I’m over oats. It just doesn’t give me enough to put in my diet. But granola — that’s another story! Typically granola is made from oats, but this recipe is made without oats. It’s just a bunch of simple, tasty nuts bonded together to make your tummy and body happy. That’s it. Enjoy :)
Active Time: 10 mins Inactive Time: 15 mins Yields: 14 servings (about 1/8 cup each)
Per Serving: 104 cal 2.2 g protein 7.1 g fat 7.6 g carbs
Ingredients:
1 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp flax seeds
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt (or more if desired)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp maple syrup
(Optional but included in nutritional content above) 2 tbsp Vital Protein Collagen, unflavored
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. The protein powder will blend in, don’t worry!
3. Lay out evenly on parchment paper on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15 mins, or until the coconut shreds are a light golden brown.
5. Enjoy!