Nutty Granola
This nutty granola is easy to make and very delicious. It is extra crunchy and chockful of nuts. It also is a perfect gift to give your loved ones and is always appreciated.
The thing I love about this recipe and granola is that once you make it yourself you’ll never go back to buying it.
It is delicious and surprisingly easy to make. And jars of granola make the perfect gift for any occasion. I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love homemade granola.
I usually find store-bought granola cloyingly sweet, and I think it doesn’t need to be that way.
When you make your granola, YOU control the sweetness and ingredients, meaning there won’t be any additives because you’re making it and not a factory.
Doesn’t it make you want to run out and get the ingredients so you can make it?
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Helpful tips
- Try to use raw, unsalted nuts and seeds. I buy mine from Trader Joe’s.
- If you use dry roasted and salted, they will tend to overcook and sometimes have more calories, and you don’t need the extra salt. That’s my opinion.
- You can use any combination of nuts. I enjoy this mix, but others would work as well.
How to make nutty granola
Pre-step
Get a large mixing bowl, rubber spatula and cover a jelly roll pan with parchment paper sheets.
Step one
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step two
Gather the ingredients – cashews, pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts, pecans, and pistachios. (A)
Step three
Add the nuts, seeds, and rolled oats to a large mixing bowl. Mix to combine. (B)
Step four
Add maple syrup, olive oil, vanilla, and salt and mix them all together.
Step five
Spread the mixed granola on the pan and spread it evenly. (C)
Step six
Bake for 20 minutes.
Once the timer dings, flip the granola and place it back into the oven for 10 minutes. (D)
I take my glass container and place the nutty goodness into it once the granola has cooled.
The recipe did yield more than what you see here, but after a Christopher and I enjoyed a few handfuls, I stashed a couple of cups into smaller jar for Christopher to take to work, this is what we have left.
What do you think happened to that spoonful of granola?
Ah-HA!
Nope, I didn’t eat it. I dropped it back into the jar. I do have some self-discipline. And besides, I was full.
😉
I hope you enjoyed this nutty granola recipe.
And as always, may all your dishes be delish!
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Temptingly Crunchy Nutty Granola
Ingredients
- .75 cup whole cashews (raw and unsalted)
- .50 cup pumpkin seeds (raw and unsalted)
- .75 cups whole almonds (raw and unsalted)
- .50 cup walnuts (raw, unsalted, and chopped)
- .50 cup pecans (raw, unsalted, and chopped)
- .50 cup pistachios
- 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant)
- .25 cup maple syrup
- .25 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- .25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven 325 degrees F and line a large jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Get a large mixing bowl and add all the above ingredients. Mix until combined. Spread the granola on the pan in an even layer..75 cup whole cashews, .50 cup pumpkin seeds, .75 cups whole almonds, .50 cup walnuts, .50 cup pecans, .50 cup pistachios, 2 cups rolled oats, .25 cup maple syrup, .25 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla, .25 teaspoon salt
- Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes, flip the granola and return to oven for 10 minutes.
- Let cool fully.
- Eat, smile, and enjoy.
Notes
- Try to use raw, unsalted nuts and seeds. I buy mine from Trader Joes.
- If you use dry roasted and salted, they will have a tendency to over cook and sometimes have more calories and you don’t need the extra salt. That’s my opinion.
- You can use any combination of nuts. I enjoy this mix but others would work as well.
Nutrition
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Oh Elaine, where do I begin? Hats off to your self discipline, I wish i possessed at least a fraction of yours! And thoroughly enjoy reading your posts,
Thanks so much Maria! That means a lot to me!
Making granola like this is so easy and satisfying. You know what goes into every mouthful as well
Bintu, my thoughts exactly!
I love making my own granola! So much tastier than store-bought. And, DING! I’ll be making yours soon!
Debi! Yes, it is tastier and it’s nice to know what’s in it!
I am a granola fiend — and I am really digging all the nuts in this version. Great for your morning yogurt or as a crunchy muffin topping!
Lisa, me too! I love the crunch of the nuts. And ooooo, never thought of putting it on top of a muffin when baking. That would be yum!
Healthy and quick for breakfast or snack!! Love cashews
Me too, that and pistachios are my favorite nuts. Thanks Suchi!
Granola is my weakness and this recipe looks so good.