Paleo Cereal

If you've followed my Paleo journey, you know that breakfast has been a struggle.  I like eggs and bacon, but I also like easy breakfasts.  That being said, I am not against a little prep, as long as it can be done in advance, and not when I am trying to get out the door in the morning.  This cereal takes a little time in the oven to toast, but once it's cool it lasts forever in the fridge, and is great as a bowl of cereal with your non dairy milk of choice, or as a topping for fruit.  

Ingredients:

3 cups flaked coconut (not shredded)

3 cups raw nuts (I like cashews, pecans, and almonds)

1/4 cup chia seeds

1/4 cup flax seeds

1/8 tsp Real Salt

1 TBSP Raw Honey

1 TBSP Coconut Oil

1 cup dried fruit

Directions

Roughly chop the nuts and place on a baking sheet along with the coconut, chia and flax seeds.  Toss with the coconut oil and sprinkle with the salt.  Toast in a 300 degree oven for 15- 20 minutes until the coconut flakes turn a golden brown and you can begin to smell the nuts.  Remove from the oven, add the dried fruit to the pan and drizzle with the honey.  Toss to coat, and allow to cool completely.  Stir to break up any large pieces and refrigerate.  

To use as cereal, place 1/2 cup in a bowl and top with your favorite non dairy milk.  I personally prefer unsweetened cashew milk.  Note; it can be tempting to pour a large bowl like your favorite pre Paleo cereal.  Let me warn you against that.  First of all, that's a lot of nuts, and way more calories (although clean calories) than your non paleo cereal.  Secondly, that is a lot of roughage.  Be kind to your behind, don't go overboard on this cereal.

 I also really enjoy this cereal as a granola.  I snack on it plain straight from the fridge, or use it in parfaits.  Yum!