This granola combines the savoriness of olive oil and walnuts with the soft floral flavors of saffron in a warm maple tahini combo. It’s the perfect granola for transitioning into autumn and grounding down with foods such as oats and nuts.
SAFFRON TAHINI GRANOLA INGREDIENTS
2 cup rolled oats
½ cup walnuts
½ cup sunflower seeds
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup tahini
⅓ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons Saffron Latte Wellness Powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
SAFFRON TAHINI GRANOLA ASSEMBLY
1 | Preheat oven to 300F.
2 | Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
3 | Combine oats, walnuts, and sunflower seeds in a bowl. Mix together. Set aside.
4 | In a separate bowl, combine olive oil, tahini, maple syrup, Saffron Latte Wellness Powder, and salt. Whisk until smooth and combined.
5 | Pour wet ingredients into oat mixture. Stir until fully mixed through.
6 | Spread granola mixture out on a baking sheet and press down into the pan gently.
7 | Bake at 300F for 20 minutes, making sure to move granola around pan halfway through.
8 | Let it cool and harden for at least half an hour without touching. (Preferably several hours.) It will crisp up as it dries.
*Yields 3 cups.
Karolina Palmer is a chef, writer, and creator of Freaky Health Chocolate and Freaky Health Co in NYC. Freaky Health Co is a platform focused on inclusive conversations with the potential for all people to feel well.
