Lemon Ginger Granola
Dive into the delightful blend of zesty lemon and warm ginger with my Lemon Ginger Granola! This gluten free recipe turns everyday ingredients into a refreshing treat perfect for any time of the day. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and dried blueberries, this granola is not only a joy to eat but also a healthful choice. It's easy to make and stores well, making it an excellent addition to your pantry for a quick breakfast or a nutritious snack.
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Servings: 12 cups
Equipment
- oven, microplane
Ingredients
- 3 cups gluten free oats
- ½ cup desiccated unsweetened coconut
- 1 cup almonds raw, roughly chopped
- 1 cup walnuts raw, roughly chopped
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup ground flax seed
- ½ cup buckwheat groats raw or toasted
- ½ cup dried blueberries soaked in warm water for 15 minutes
- 2 tsp ground ginger divided
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup tahini
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 320 convection or 325 regular.
- In a large bowl add oats, coconut, nuts, seeds and 1 tsp ginger.
- Drain blueberries and add to the bowl.
- In a small pot add oil, tahini, maple syrup, vanilla, lemon juice and remaining tsp of ginger.
- Stir over medium heat until mixture is homogenous.
- Add wet to dry. Stir WELL to ensure all dry ingredients are coated.
- Use a microplane to zest lemon over granola. Stir to coat.
- Divide granola onto 2 baking trays. You do not want the mixture to be too thin or thick. Press it down using your spatula.
- Bake for 20 minutes and then turn the pans 180d. Bake again for 10 more minutes.
- Allow granola to cool completely before using a spatula to lift granola off of pans.
- Store in an airtight mason jar for up to 1 month in the pantry at room temperature.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Ginger Granola
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
490
% Daily Value*
Fat
33
g
51
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
11
g
Monounsaturated Fat
14
g
Sodium
156
mg
7
%
Potassium
435
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
41
g
14
%
Fiber
8
g
33
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
9
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
97
mg
10
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.