Description
This Golden Granola recipe combines the warmth of turmeric with the crunch of almonds and coconut flakes to create a flavorful and nutritious breakfast treat. Perfect for those looking for a homemade, vegan-friendly granola option.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raw almonds, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds, coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Mix: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine and Bake: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well. Spread the granola on the baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Cool and Add Raisins: Let the granola cool completely, then stir in the golden raisins.
- Store: Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Add dried mango or apricots for extra tropical flavor.
- You can use honey instead of maple syrup and swap almonds for cashews or pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
