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Grain-Free Tahini Granola

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If you’re missing the oats in this gluten-free, make-ahead granola, simply swap out 1 cup of the nuts for ¾ cup rolled oats, but we like the fact that it's grain-free.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 6 cups

Ingredients

3 cups mixed raw nuts, such as pistachios, pecans, walnuts, and/or almonds
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
¼ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup tahini
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1¼ tsp. kosher salt
½ tsp. ground cardamom or cinnamon

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 300°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Toss nuts and coconut in a large bowl. Whisk maple syrup, tahini, oil, salt, and cardamom in a medium bowl until combined. Pour tahini syrup over nut mixture and toss with a spatula until evenly coated. Scrape onto prepared sheet. Bake granola, tossing and rotating sheet from front to back every 10–15 minutes, until golden brown, 30–35 minutes total.

    Step 2

    Let cool on baking sheet (granola will crisp as it cools), about 20 minutes. Break into pieces before serving.

    Step 3

    Do Ahead: Granola can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

TagsGranolaPistachioNutPecanWalnutAlmondCoconutFruitTahiniEasyGluten FreeDairy FreeVeganVegetarianHealthyishRoastBreakfastBon Appétit
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