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Salty Sweet Granola

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings: 40 1/4 cup servings (10 cups)
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 6 cups rolled oats
  • 2 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • 1 1 teaspoon cardamom
  • ½ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 ½ 1 ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅓ 1 ⅓ cups unsweetened or sweetened flaked coconut lightly chopped
  • 1 ⅓ 1 ⅓ cups macadamia nuts coarsely chopped
  • 1 ⅓ 1 ⅓ cups raw almonds coarsely chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon.
  3. In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until combined. Spoon out 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture and set aside to use later.
  4. Stir the large portion of the wet ingredients into the oat mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
  5. Divide the granola between the two baking sheets. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring and flipping half way through.
  6. Toss the nuts and coconut with the reserved olive oil mixture.
  7. Add the nut mixture to the granola after it has baked for 20 minutes and bake for an additional 7 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks. This granola tastes better if left to sit for a day or two before eating.

Notes

  • Letting the Flavors Meld: this granola is much better if left to sit, covered, for 12-24 hours - the flavors meld and the olive oil aroma dissipates.
  • Adaptable: also, the different ingredients are variable - add the type of nuts you prefer. You could also add dried fruit after the granola bakes and cools.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25 Cup Calories 212kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 119mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 401/4 cup servings (10 cups)

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25 Cup
Calories 212kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 119mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.