Sweet Nut and Seed Granola

Sweet Nut and Seed Granola

My regular Sunday morning activity: making this granola so I can fuel my week. Hyper-delicious + mega-nutrititious + not many dishes.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs
Yield:
9 cups
Servings:
36

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup almonds
  • 1/3 cup walnuts
  • 4 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/3 cup wheat germ
  • 1/3 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
  • 1/3 cup chia seeds
  • 1/3 cup milled flax seeds
  • ¼ cup oat bran
  • ¼ cup black sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2
Spread almonds and walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in the preheating oven until fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 3
Transfer almonds and walnuts to a very large bowl. Add oats, apricots, cranberries, honey, olive oil, apricot preserves, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds, oat bran, black sesame seeds, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Mix well with your hands.

Step 4
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread granola mixture evenly across.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Stir the mixture; bake for 15 minutes more. Stir once again, then press the mixture down firmly. Return to the oven for 15 minutes more.

Step 6
Let granola cool and dry for at least 2 hours. Crumble and transfer to an airtight container.

Cook’s Notes:

Substitute brown rice syrup, maple syrup, or agave syrup for the honey, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

143
Calories
7g
Fat
20g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 143
% Daily Value *
Total Fat7g 9%
Saturated Fat1g 5%
Sodium3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate20g 7%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars10g
Protein3g
Vitamin C1mg 3%
Calcium36mg 3%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium129mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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