Description
Mediterranean olive granola brings rustic charm to breakfast tables with nutty, herbal notes. Salty olives and aromatic herbs create a savory twist you’ll crave on yogurt, salads, or enjoyed straight from the jar.
Ingredients
Scale
Nuts and Seeds:
- 1 cup raw pistachios, hulled & coarsely chopped
- ⅓ cup raw sunflower seeds, hulled
- ¼ cup pepitas
Base:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
Dried Fruits:
- ½ cup chopped dried cherries
- ⅓ cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Initiate the preparation by heating the oven to a gentle 300°F (150°C), creating an ideal environment for gradual toasting without scorching the delicate ingredients.
- Gather the foundational elements – rolled oats, pistachios, sunflower seeds, pepitas, and coconut flakes – in a spacious mixing vessel, forming a nutrient-dense base for the granola.
- Introduce the binding liquids and enhancing spices: olive oil, maple syrup, honey, brown sugar, kosher salt, cinnamon, and cardamom. Thoroughly integrate these components until every morsel becomes evenly saturated and glistening.
- Distribute the mixture across a rimmed baking sheet, ensuring a uniform layer that promotes consistent caramelization and crunch. Rotate the pan every 10 minutes during the 45-minute roasting process to guarantee golden-brown perfection.
- Upon achieving a rich, toasted appearance, extract the granola from the oven and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Gently fold in the chopped dried cherries and apricots, allowing their vibrant flavors to meld with the toasted nuts and seeds.
- Serve the olive-infused granola as a versatile accompaniment to creamy Greek yogurt, smooth ricotta, or savor it independently as a robust, textural snack that celebrates complex, layered flavors.
Notes
- Crafted with a harmonious blend of savory olive oil and sweet maple syrup, this granola breaks traditional breakfast boundaries.
- Toasting nuts and seeds at a gentle 300°F creates a perfectly golden, crunchy texture without burning delicate ingredients.
- Unexpected flavor combinations like cardamom, cherries, and olive oil transform ordinary granola into an adventurous culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg