Delicious Cardamom Date Walnut Granola
A delightful granola recipe featuring cardamom, dates, and walnuts for a perfect crunchy breakfast.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mixing bowl
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
Granola Base
- 3 cups Rolled Oats Ensure they're gluten-free if needed.
- 1 cup Walnut Pieces Can be swapped for almonds or pecans.
- ⅔ cup Medjool Dates Chop and lightly coat in oil to ease stickiness.
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom Substitute with cinnamon if unavailable.
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Skip if using only cardamom.
- ¼ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
Binding and Sweetening
- ¼ cup Coconut Oil Substitute with a neutral oil if desired.
- ⅓ cup Maple Syrup Consider date syrup for a different flavor.
Instructions
Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped walnuts, and Medjool dates. Add ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, and salt, mixing them together well.
- Melt the coconut oil and pour it into the bowl along with maple syrup, stirring until the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 22 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- After baking, allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Transfer the cooled granola to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
Store granola in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg
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