Author Notes
Spice up basic granola with a savory cayenne kick —Borrowed Salt
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons
coconut oil
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2 tablespoons
honey
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3 tablespoons
maple syrup, divided
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3 cups
rolled oats (not instant)
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3/4 cup
unsweetened coconut flakes (I like the big ones)
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1/2 cup
sliced almonds
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1/2 cup
coarsely chopped pecans
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1 heaping teaspoons
sea salt
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1/4 cup
pepitas
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1 teaspoon
cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon
cayenne pepper
Directions
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Preheat oven to 300F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a small saucepan, combine coconut oil, honey and 1 Tbs maple syrup. Heat over low until melted and blended together.
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Combine all dry ingredients (oats, coconut, nuts, pepitas, and spices) and stir thoroughly.
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Slowly drizzle oil mixture over dry mixture, stirring til blended and slightly chunky. Spread in a layer over baking sheet. Drizzle remaining maple syrup over granola. This gives you a nice kick of pure maple flavor in every few bites, rather than diluting it into an overall sweetness.
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Bake for 40 minutes, stirring every ten. Let cool and store in an air-tight container.
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I love this granola with Greek yogurt kefir and strawberries. The subtle savory spice tastes great with less-sweet toppings like tangy Greek yogurt.
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