I simply love homemade granola- it’s easy to make with pantry ingredients and incredibly adaptable. This is my current favorite. Crunchy and maple sweet filled with bitter nibs, poppy seeds and walnuts. I make it with olive oil which results in a crispy less clustered granola but coconut oil or butter also work beautifully. For a more traditional mix, dried fruit adds a sweet chew. I am currently loving freeze-dried strawberries. They add a playful pop of color and summer freshness. They also add a little hint of nostalgia while the mix of poppy seeds, cocoa nibs and olive make it feel a little more grown up.
Delicious on its own or to elevate a simple bowl of yogurt. My favorite way to eat this strawberry granola is in a bowl of chilled almond milk with slices of banana (it reminds me of the strawberry special K I ate when I was in college).
Strawberry Olive Oil Granola
Description
I simply love homemade granola- it’s easy to make with pantry ingredients and incredibly adaptable. This is my current favorite. Crunchy and maple sweet filled with bitter nibs, poppy seeds and walnuts. I make it with olive oil which results in a crispy less clustered granola but coconut oil or butter also work beautifully. For a more traditional mix, dried fruit adds a sweet chew. I am currently loving freeze-dried strawberries. They add a playful pop of color and summer freshness. They also add a little hint of nostalgia while the mix of poppy seeds, cocoa nibs and olive make it feel a little more grown up.
Ingredients
3 cups old faashion rolled oats
3/4 chopped walnuts
1/4 cup cocoa nibs
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
2 tablespoons poppyseeds
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup freeze dried strawberries or dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the oats, walnuts, cocoa nibs, poppyseeds and salt. Stir to combine.
- In a small pot warm the oil. Remove from the heat and whisk in the maple syrup. Pour over the oat mixture and stir to combine.
- Spread evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes stirring every 10 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before adding the strawberries/dried fruit.
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