Description

This seasonal grain-free pumpkin spice granola combines baked apple, walnuts, pecans, and warming spices for a cozy blend of flavors and plenty of crunch. Green plantain replaces the grains and oats traditionally used in granola, making it naturally grain-free, gluten-free, and lectin-free. With no added sugar, it’s a comforting fall breakfast served with yogurt or your favorite milk.

Ingredients

1 green plantain
2 cups walnuts and pecans
2/3 cup coconut butter, melted
4 tablespoons hemp seeds
1 tablespoon allulose
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon licorice powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 small red apple, cut into small cubes

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300°F (140°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If using an uncoated stainless steel baking sheet, you can leave it unlined.
Add the walnuts and pecans to a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped. A mixture of different-sized pieces is fine. Transfer the nuts to a large bowl.
Wash the plantain and cut it crosswise into several pieces. Use a paring knife to remove the peel, then roughly chop the flesh. Add it to the food processor and pulse until it breaks down into small pieces and clusters resembling coarse oats.
Add the processed plantain to the bowl with the nuts. Add the melted coconut butter, hemp seeds, allulose, salt, cinnamon, licorice powder, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix thoroughly, then fold in the diced apple.
Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dry and crunchy. Watch it closely to prevent the nuts from burning.
Allow the granola to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

Instead of individual spices, you can use your favorite pumpkin spice blend.

If your oven runs hot, reduce the temperature slightly and bake the granola a little longer.

The granola becomes crunchier as it cools.

Serve with yogurt, hemp milk, or another milk of your choice.

Freeze in an airtight container and serve directly from the freezer as needed.