Granola Recipe with Nuts
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Granola Recipe with Nuts
Description
The recipe begins by coarsely processing a mix of raw nuts until a gritty mixture with chunkier pieces remains. This forms the base for a seed and nut cluster combining sunflower seeds, chia, flax, and pepitas for varied textures and nutrition. Melted coconut oil, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and sea salt are added for flavor and gentle sweetness.
Spreading the mixture evenly on a parchment-lined sheet and baking at a low temperature (250°F) for 90 minutes allows nuts and seeds to toast evenly and develop a crisp texture without burning. After cooling, coconut shreds and raisins are mixed in to introduce chewiness and natural sweetness.
This granola stores well at room temperature in airtight containers for several weeks, making it convenient for make-ahead snacking or breakfast additions. The recipe flexibility allows swapping nuts for preferred varieties, as long as they are raw and unsalted, and substituting dried cherries for raisins if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds cashews, pecans and walnuts
- ½ cup sunflower seeds raw
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 ½ tablespoons flax seeds
- ½ cup Pepitas raw
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup raw
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 ½ cups coconut shreds unsweetened
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°.
- Add the almonds, cashews, pecans, and walnuts to a food processor and pulse several times until it is gritty and still some chunks are the size of half peanuts.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add in the seeds, pepitas, oil, cinnamon, vanilla, syrup and salt, and mix until completely combined.
- Pour the mixture out onto a sheet tray lined with parchment paper and spread out until flattened.
- Bake at 250° for 90 minutes or until the seeds are lightly browned and cooked.
- Cool the granola and then break up and toss with coconut shreds and raisins.
- Serve.
Notes
- This granola can be made up to one week in advance and stored at room temperature.
- Store in airtight containers to maintain freshness for up to three weeks.
- Use raw, unsalted nuts for best results and feel free to substitute your favorite types.
- Dried cherries may be used instead of raisins for a tart alternative.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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