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Paleo Cereal (3 Minutes, Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 06/03/19 Updated: 03/23/22
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This paleo cereal recipe will totally transform your mornings. It’s super quick, easy, and versatile, as well as perfectly crunchy and naturally a bit sweet. Ready in about 3 minutes and made from whatever nuts, seeds, and dried fruit that you have on hand. Vegan, raw, and gluten and grain-free, too.

A bowl of paleo cereal with a gold spoon and raspberries on top

Y’ALL GET READY ARE YOU READY TELL ME WHEN YOU’RE READY

Phew. I can hardly contain my excitement because this is paleo cereal and that means you can skip the eggs this morning, I KNOW.

I went through this long process when we transitioned into a paleo sort of way of living because uh, I kind of hate eggs. I mean, I actually like eggs, but I can’t get down with that texture every single day. I actually Googled “eggs give me anxiety” the other day, because whenever I eat scrambled eggs, I end up with this nervous stomach for no reason I can identify.

I’d rather have a bowl of Basic 4, because I’m basic and I’m pretty sure the rest of the name is “4 u,” and I’m Basic 4 U, baby. I won’t be ashamed of my love for that old-man cereal, no!

Until one day I just realized I could grind up some paleo trail mix and, tada! Cold paleo cereal. Or hot, if you decide to go that route. You do you, my friend!

Why This Recipe Is So Good

  • It’s insanely versatile. You can use pretty much any nuts or dried fruit you have on hand.
  • You can eat it hot or cold!
  • It comes together in a matter of about 3 minutes.
  • It’s delicious with a handful of fresh fruit sprinkled on top.
  • You can keep a container of this paleo cereal in the pantry at all times, and a nourishing breakfast will be ready in seconds.

It’s that simple, y’all.

How to Make It

I really love to blitz my paleo cereal mix of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit in the food processor to give it a really lovely texture that’s crunchy but not overwhelming. It also integrates the natural sweetness from the dried fruit better, so I highly recommend you go about it this way, rather than simply shaking things up in a jar.

You can, however, totally do that!

But I recommend the following method.

Paleo cereal instructions graphic

Place any whole nuts in the bowl of your food processor and pulse until broken up into even pieces.

Add in dried fruit and pulse until chopped evenly.

Paleo cereal in a food processor

Add remaining ingredients (coconut and seeds) and pulse until well mixed. Transfer to an airtight container and keep in the pantry for about 4 weeks.

How to Eat It

Three options really:

  1. Cold with alt-milk like almond, coconut, or macadamia milk, with a touch of maple syrup or honey if not vegan, topped with fresh fruit like raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries, if you like.
  2. Warm with alt-milk, fresh fruit, and a touch of maple syrup.
  3. With a tempered egg. Warm the alt-milk for your cereal. Whisk an egg in a small separate bowl. Then, whisking the egg constantly, slowly pour in about 1/2 cup of the warm alt milk, a little bit at a time, so the egg accepts the warm milk and does not curdle. Once you’ve poured all the milk in, pour over the paleo cereal. Add a little sweetener if desired and any fresh fruit you like.

Options for Paleo Cereal

Nuts for Paleo Cereal

  • Brazil nuts
  • Almonds
  • Cashews
  • Pecans
  • Walnuts
  • Macadmia nuts
  • Hazelnuts
  • Pistachios

Seeds for Paleo Cereal

  • Chia seeds
  • Hemp seeds
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Sesame seeds

Dried Fruit

  • Raisins are my favorite
  • Dates, especially Medjool, are positively delicious
  • Dried cherries
  • Dried figs
  • Dried blueberries
  • Dried mango
  • Dried goji berries

Add-Ins

  • Skip the coconut or add more.
  • Add a sprinkle of cocoa powder when blitzing in the food processor for a chocolatey vibe.
  • Add in a nice handful of freeze-dried strawberries at the end of processing for a delicious “red berries” flavor.
  • Stir in a scoop of collagen powder when serving for a boost in protein and overall health.
  • Try a bit of vegan chocolate chips for an indulgent twist.

Make this for better paleo mornings How badly do I wish we could clink spoons to “cheers” right now? Way too badly.

Two bowls of paleo cereal topped with raspberries

Other Recipes You’ll Love:

  • Paleo Blueberry Muffins (Gluten Free, Grain Free)
  • Crunchy Paleo Granola
  • Vegan Nutella
  • Paleo Sweet Potato Apple Breakfast Bake

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Two bowls of paleo cereal topped with raspberries
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Paleo Cereal (Vegan)

Prep:3 minutes
Total:3 minutes
This paleo cereal is super fast and easy, made in only three minutes, with whatever nuts and dried fruit you have on hand. Great cold or hot, it's super versatile, naturally vegan, and healthy.
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12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raisins or other dried fruit like dates, cherries, etc.
  • 2 cups mixed nuts like cashews, walnuts, and pecans
  • 1 cup seeds like chia and sunflower
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1-2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2-3 fruits fresh fruit to serve, optional

Instructions 

  • Place the nuts in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until roughly and evenly chopped.
  • Add raisins and/or dried fruit and process briefly until slightly chopped. Do not overprocess, or the raisins will become paste.
  • Add seeds and coconut flakes to food processor. Process until the texture of a cereal like Grape Nuts or as desired. 
  • Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to about 4 weeks. Serve with alt milk, a little maple syrup, and fresh fruit, if desired. Serve hot or cold.

Notes

If using dates, chop manually with a knife to prevent stickiness and clumping.
To temper an egg, crack an egg into a small bowl and whisk. Warm up the almond (or other) milk you'll serve with your cereal until pretty hot, but not boiling. While whisking the egg, very slowly drizzle about 1/4 cup of the hot almond milk into the egg. Once you've poured in about 1/4 cup of hot liquid, you can add the egg into your cereal bowl without worrying about it curdling.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 334kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Sodium: 15mg, Potassium: 443mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 12IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 117mg, Iron: 3mg, Net Carbs: 24g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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This paleo cereal recipe is quick, easy, and versatile and will transform your mornings. Perfectly crunchy and ready in 2 minutes, you'll love having a batch of this paleo cereal in your pantry at all times! This recipe can be eaten as a Whole30 cereal, too, by simply omitting maple syrup during serving.
Cheryl Malik

Meet Cheryl Malik

Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Liz says

    Posted on 4/4/20 at 6:47 pm

    Dumb question but can I have one serving when I first make this or do I have to wait the 4weeks before eating it?

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 4/6/20 at 2:57 pm

      Not a dumb question at all! You can eat this right away, and it will keep for about 4 weeks.5 stars

      Reply
  2. Jessica says

    Posted on 2/10/20 at 12:29 pm

    So delicious!! What is the serving size? Half cup, quarter?5 stars

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 2/11/20 at 5:18 pm

      About half a cup.

      Reply
      • Dave DeBruine says

        Posted on 6/11/20 at 3:15 pm

        I see you list the nutritional facts for the cereal. Is it accurate that a single serving is over 1700 calories? I love cereal but I don’t want 3/4 of my daily calories at breakfast.

      • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

        Posted on 2/19/21 at 1:25 pm

        Hi, sorry about that confusion! We’ve updated the nutritional facts. 🙂

  3. Angelique Larkin says

    Posted on 6/12/19 at 2:29 pm

    What is the very best way to store this creation so it tastes like it should?

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 9/24/19 at 2:48 pm

      In an airtight container!

      Reply
  4. Alicia says

    Posted on 6/7/19 at 6:37 am

    Do you use raw nuts or roasted/toasted? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 6/7/19 at 12:25 pm

      We use raw nuts, but you can absolutely toast them beforehand if you’d like. Just make sure that they are completely cool before processing them with the rest of the ingredients. If you toast yours, let me know how it tastes!!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        Posted on 3/1/21 at 8:26 am

        So excited for this! Working full time, I just don’t have the time to make breakfast every morning, and if I don’t make breakfast, I’ll cheat and get something not healthy. This is a delicious alternative. Thank you for sharing!!5 stars

  5. Rima says

    Posted on 10/23/18 at 7:27 am

    Sounds fantastic, am looking forward to making this.

    Reply
  6. Barb says

    Posted on 6/10/18 at 8:32 pm

    Omgosh, this. is. amazing. Thank you for posting it!5 stars

    Reply
  7. Becky says

    Posted on 6/3/18 at 7:03 pm

    Ugh this is a life saver, cereal is my #1 breakfast and I just crave something to eat with milk. Just a quick question, it says that the nuts and coconut and such should be stirred to combine, and then to process. I assume this just means put all in the food processor, correct?

    Reply
    • Amelia Camurati says

      Posted on 6/22/20 at 4:13 pm

      It does!

      Reply
  8. JoAnne says

    Posted on 1/7/18 at 1:31 pm

    Interested to try those recipe! I’m confused about the “tempered egg” in the notes. Can you explain why someone would want to add this to the milk before serving? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 1/8/18 at 12:41 pm

      Absolutely! Adding a tempered egg fortifies the recipe with complete protein and balances the excellent source of fats provided by the nuts. Makes such a filling breakfast!5 stars

      Reply
  9. sara says

    Posted on 10/3/17 at 11:00 pm

    girl. this saved my life during Whole30 – I even took it with me on a trip I had to go in and it was the perfect travel food. only had it once a week or so (with the exception of my travel) but it kept me sane! Thank you!5 stars

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 10/5/17 at 11:22 am

      I’m so glad to hear that! I know you’re not technically supposed to have “cereal” on a Whole30, but this is so different from a cereal to me. And it saved me multiple times, too! I’m so glad you liked it too 🙂5 stars

      Reply
  10. Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says

    Posted on 2/16/17 at 6:29 am

    I’m doing the Whole30 soon and have been complaining about eating eggs for breakfast everyday, thank God for this recipe! It really comes in clutch for a girl who needs some sort of crunchiness and sweetness at the start of the day 🙂

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 2/16/17 at 9:28 am

      Exactly! I get so, so tired of eggs so quickly. When are you starting your round? You should join our Whole30 support group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1174222886001307/

      Reply
    • Mariolga says

      Posted on 3/2/17 at 3:49 pm

      Picture look up have rolled oats and it is not mention in the ingredients

      Reply
      • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

        Posted on 3/2/17 at 4:19 pm

        There are no oats in the recipe – it’s completely grain free!

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