Seedy, not because it is of questionable quality or character, but rather because there are a lot of seeds in the mix. Seeds are a source of abundance with an amazing amount of nutrients and fiber in each little crunchy bit, and here they add oomph to an otherwise already-super-tasty granola that will make your tongue happy when you eat it, and keep your tummy happy all morning long.
If you have other seeds you like better, or maybe you don't happen to have one on hand, just use the ratios given below as a general guideline, and make this to suit your (and your family's) taste buds.
Note: the granola will cool off in the oven; make sure you keep it in there until totally cool. This helps to get it as crisp as possible.
This granola is awesome with milk, or sprinkled on yogurt, or, as shown here, sprinkled on a smoothie bowl. Hope you enjoy!
Seedy Golden Granola
Yield: 9 cups
Ingredients
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup pecan pieces
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup quinoa
1/4 cup millet
1/4 cup sesame seeds
3 tablespoons chia seeds
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup dried tart cherries, dried sweet cherries, or dried cranberries (optional)
Directions
Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 300°F (150°C). Line two baking pans with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, toss together the oats, pecans, almonds, coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, quinoa, millet, sesame seeds, chia seeds until combined. In a large measuring cup, add the oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, and stir well. Pour over the oat mixture, stirring with a rubber spatula to coat. Divide the granola between the prepared half-sheet pans and spread in an even layer.
Bake for about 45 minutes, stirring once, switching racks, and rotating the pans from front to back halfway through baking. The granola will be done when the nuts and coconut flakes are a rich golden brown and smell fragrant. You may need to bake the granola for another 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how golden brown the oats look, but keep an eye on it because granola can burn quickly. Once it’s das golden as you like, turn the oven off and let the granola continue to crisp up in the oven until fully cooled off.
Add the dried cherries to the granola and briefly stir to combine. Transfer the granola to an airtight container and store it at room temperature for up to 4 weeks.
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