Mediterranean Diet Nut Granola
Elevate your breakfast game with this Mediterranean Diet Nut Granola, a wholesome and nutrient-packed recipe that's perfect for fueling your day. Made with a medley of heart-healthy ingredients like old-fashioned rolled oats, raw almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and a hint of olive oil, this granola is a delicious nod to the Mediterranean lifestyle. Naturally sweetened with honey and infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla, it gets a delightful chewy contrast from dried cranberries and apricots. This easy homemade granola is baked to golden perfection, offering a satisfying crunch that's perfect as a yogurt topping, smoothie bowl garnish, or simply enjoyed by the handful. Not only is this recipe loaded with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, but it's also free of refined sugars, making it an ideal choice for mindful eating enthusiasts. Ready in just 45 minutes, this versatile granola promises to become a pantry staple you'll love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup Raw almonds, chopped
- 1 cup Raw walnuts, chopped
- 0.5 cup Raw pistachios, shelled and chopped
- 0.5 cup Pumpkin seeds
- 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Dried apricots, chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, almonds, walnuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir well to ensure they are evenly mixed.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the olive oil and honey. Stir until completely blended and warmed through. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the olive oil and honey mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until the mixture is well coated.
Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Press down slightly with a spatula to ensure the mixture is compact.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the granola is golden brown and crisp.
Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. It will continue to crisp up as it cools.
Once cooled, stir in the dried cranberries and dried apricots.
Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.8 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 425 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
