Another granola recipe.
I can never make the same granola recipe twice (or according to The Hubs, any recipe twice).
We are so fickle, too. This is our newest and current favorite, that is until the next batch.
Almond Granola with Maple Syrup and Honey
Based on The Best Granola Recipe from David Lebovitz (who adapted it from Feast by Nigella Lawson)
5 c. old fashioned oats
2 c. slivered almonds
1 c. raw sunflower seeds
3/4 c. milled flax seed
1 c. shredded unsweetened coconut
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 t. cinnamon
1 t. ground ginger
1 t. fine sea salt
3/4 c. unsweetened applesauce (I used some home canned stuff.)
1/3 c. maple syrup (The real stuff.)
1/4 c. local honey
2 T. coconut oil, meltedPreheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Place oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, flax and coconut in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine.
In a blender or food processor, place brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, salt, applesauce, maple syrup, honey and coconut oil. Blend until smooth.
Pour the liquid mixture over the dry and toss to coat. Place on two large rimmed baking sheets lined with a silpat or parchment paper.
Place in a 300 degree preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so. (I also rotate my pans from shelf to shelf when I stirred.)
I know this is a bit of cheating because I was vowing to use only my cookbooks, but I do have David’s Sweet Life in Paris and I have two Nigella cookbooks. That counts, right?
Besides, I needed some breakfast food for the lake! 🙂
Now for Abigail’s flowers for the day:
This is a clematis that is vining up a trellis at my sister’s wonderful garden.
Hugs and smiles!
Comments & Replies
18 responses to “Almond Granola with Maple Syrup and Honey”
That’s why granola is fabulous…because you can make it anything you want!
Absolutely!
Love homemade granola! I like mine with lots of nuts and rye flakes!
Rye flakes sound delicious!
Love homemade granola, yours looks delicious!
Thx. Granola is so versatile.
Granola and maple syrup – two favourites in one 😀
Cheers
CCU
P.S I will not be commenting for around 4 weeks to prepare for my exams – see you in a month 🙂
Yes, ma’am!
It’s pretty rare that I make recipes the same way twice, ever. Some baking things are an exception, but that’s about it. Anyway, nice granola! Healthy, flavorful, easy to make – what more could I want? Good stuff – thanks.
Recipes are adapted with what is on hand or how lazy I am. 🙂
I know what you mean about never making the same granola twice. 🙂 I love this one! I bet the applesauce, homemade applesauce no less, keeps it from being too dry, as some granolas can be. It looks delicious!
I think it helps it “clump” together a bit too.
I rarely repeat any recipe (except Nestle’s Tollhouse cookies) so I hear the same complaint. But I really love trying new recipes for granola…so, so many options…and yours looks wonderful!
I can safely say I have never made the same granola twice b/c I always use different nuts, seeds, fruit, etc. 🙂
Mmmm…………granola! What a great snack and yours look beautifully tasty! I’m pretty partial to the clematis as well. Reminds me of Nana’s.
I haven’t tried to grow clematis. Maybe I will put it on that pergola (if we ever get it done)! LOL
I love granola and have several recipes on my blog–but not this one. It is pinned for the next time I am in a granola mood (probably tomorrow as I need to cook for company). I love to have a big jar of granola on the table, some fresh berries and Greek yogurt. The perfect breakfast–if I add a scone. Don’t you agree.
I absolutely agree. That is the perfect breakfast!