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Tahini Date Granola

Sweet & Crunchy Tahini Date Granola You'll Crave Daily

This Tahini Date Granola is a quick and nutritious breakfast with irresistible crunch and satisfying flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Granola Base
  • 3 cups Gluten-free oats
  • 1 cup Raw almonds Can substitute with walnuts or hazelnuts
  • 1 cup Raw cashews Can substitute with any other nut
  • 1/2 cup Sunflower seeds Can replace with pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin seeds Chia seeds can be used as a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Hemp seeds Can be omitted
  • 1/4 cup Ground flax Chia seeds can serve as a replacement
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg Omit if desired
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt Use kosher salt as an alternative
  • 1 cup Unsweetened coconut flakes Use desiccated coconut as a substitute
  • 1 cup Medjool dates Can replace with dried figs or apricots
For the Binding Mixture
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil or avocado oil
  • 1/3 cup Maple syrup Agave syrup can be a lower-sugar alternative
  • 1/2 cup Tahini Can replace with nut butter for nut-free version

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheets
  • large bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tahini Date Granola
  1. Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) using the convection setting.
  2. Soak Medjool dates in warm water for about 10 minutes, then chop them into small pieces.
  3. Combine gluten-free oats, raw almonds, raw cashews, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, ground flax, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, sea salt, and coconut flakes in a large bowl.
  4. Heat the olive oil, maple syrup, and tahini in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until smooth.
  5. Pour the warm wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly on baking sheets and press down to encourage clustering.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes, then rotate pans and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool the granola completely on the sheets before breaking it into clusters.
  9. Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This granola is gluten-free and can be customized with your favorite nuts and seeds. Store in airtight containers for freshness.

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