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Tahini Chocolate Chai Granola

My Tahini Chocolate Chai Granola is a festive treat and an ideal edible gift. Packed with warming spices, nuts, seeds, and a hint of chocolate, it’s a delicious, gluten-free, and nutritious option for breakfast or snacking this holiday season.

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As you all know by now Granola is my jam!

I don’t know where in the world I would be if I didn’t have granola to fall back on time and time again.This Tahini Chocolate Chai Granola might be a new favorite! It has all the things I love and it’s CLUMPY my friends.

We are talking chunks the size of my hands and that’s wonderful. With the holiday season upon us, the trend of giving edible gifts is taking over, and I couldn’t be happier because this means that everyone I love gets to enjoy granola as much as I do. This granola is my take on a gift that’s thoughtful, delicious, and a little bit different; tie on your aprons and let’s get baking!

Tahini Chocolate Chai Granola Ingredients:

  • Gluten-Free Oats: The base of our granola, these oats are hearty and wholesome, making them perfect for a nutritious start to the day.
  • Walnuts and Pecans: Rich in healthy fats, these nuts add a lovely crunch and a dose of protein.
  • Unsweetened Coconut & Seeds: These add texture and a variety of nutrients, making every bite interesting and healthy.
  • Vanilla Chai Protein Powder & Chai Spice Blend: The heart of this recipe, I used Truvani Vanilla Chai Protein and it infuses the granola with warm, comforting spices that are perfect for the holiday season. Use my code CARTY20 at checkout!
  • Cacao Powder: Adds a subtle chocolate flavor that pairs wonderfully with the tahini and spices.
  • Tahini, Maple Syrup, Olive Oil: These wet ingredients bind everything together and add their own unique flavors – the tahini’s nuttiness, the maple syrup’s natural sweetness, and the olive oil’s richness.

This Tahini Chocolate Chai Granola is more than just a treat; it’s a jar full of love and warmth.

Whether you’re enjoying it over breakfast, as a snack, or gifting it to someone special, it’s sure to bring joy. The blend of spices, the richness of nuts, and the hint of chocolate create a delightful harmony of flavours. 

How long does it last?

If you’re thinking about gifting this I would suggest making it no more than a week before gifting and storing it in an airtight jar until you see the lucky receiver. The granola will last a month if it is ignored (which would never happen) so if you’re gifting it you can let them know that they can savour the goodness! 

TERI ANN CARTY

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Tahini Chocolate Chai Granola

Give the best gift you can this year and make my Tahini Chocolate Chai Granola! It has all the things we love about granola and more. Edible gifts are THE TREND this holiday season so make sure you're making something that everyone can enjoy!
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Servings: 12 cups
Author: Teri-Ann Carty
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 oven

Ingredients

Granola Ingredients

  • 3 cups gluten free oats
  • 1 cup walnuts roughly chopped
  • 1 cup pecans roughly chopped
  • ½ cup unsweetened coconut
  • ½ cup pumpkin
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup vanilla chai protein powder
  • 1 tbsp chai spice
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 3 tbsp cacao powder
  • ½ cup tahini
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Chai Spice Blend Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp all spice
  • 1 tsp ground clove
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Instructions

  • Add all spices to a jar. Tightly place lid on top and shake to thoroughly combine.
  • Preheat oven to 320 convection. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add wet ingredients to a small pot and heat over medium heat. Stir until homogenous.
  • Pour wet over dry and mix until NO DRY bits remain. Add to 1 very large or 2 medium sized sheet pans. Ensure that it isn’t too thick as it will not clump properly.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, turn the pans and bake again for 10 more minutes. Allow the granola TO COOL COMPLETELY before lifting off the pans. Transfer to jars.

Notes

These granolas last well up to a month so they really do make the perfect make ahead gift!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 436IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 3mg

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.

11 Responses

  1. Pingback: Chai Swirl Gluten Free Bundt Cake - Teri-Ann Carty

    1. Hey Balsam, that is totally depending on how you’d like to experience your raisins, adding them before (depending on the condition of the raisin can dry it out) but not always, you can also add them after if you prefer them to stay more plump. Happy baking!

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  4. 4 stars
    Hi Teri, I made this but half a batch and it hasn’t come out crunchy. I took it out once it was golden but I’m not sure what to do next time.
    My oats were quick oats and I added flax and chia seeds.
    Any chance baking it more will crisp them up?
    My oven is temperamental so I use a low setting.

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    1. Hi Shamyla, I am sad to hear your granola wasn’t crunchy. Have you checked out my blog post with all my tips and tricks? Click here What it sounds like to me is that the pan you were using was too small. I recommend 2 pans for even baking. If the mixture is too thick it won’t cook all the way through. The top will be brown but the underneath won’t be. I hope that helps and please check out the blog post! xx

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  5. 5 stars
    This is the only gift I gave over the holidays—seriously. If I love you, you got Tahini Chocolate Chai Granola. If you’re my daughter’s teacher, principal, friend… granola! Second cousin twice removed? GRANOLA! I made so many batches, bought cute little granola bags and made labels. Everyone loved it and most of them ate it directly out of the bag! Fabulous recipe, truly!

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  6. Dear Teri,
    I don’t have the Chai Vanilla Protein. However, I do have the spices. Can I just omit the Protein ? Can I replace it with something else?

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