Crunchy Carob Almond Granola
This Crunchy Carob Almond Granola is a delicious and energizing breakfast or snack, packed with wholesome ingredients and a satisfying crunch. Sweetened with brown rice syrup and molasses, it’s free of caffeine and perfect for anyone craving a healthy, flavorful treat.
Equipment
- Baking sheet, Medium-size bowl, Whisk, Large-size bowl, Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons 154 g brown rice syrup
- ¼ cup 60 ml canola oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon blackstrap or regular molasses
- 2½ cups 200 g old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup 58 g wheat germ
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup 47 g shredded coconut
- ½ cup 40 g nondairy carob chips
- ½ cup 36 g slivered almonds
- ¼ cup 27 g chopped pecans
- ¼ cup 40 g raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C, or gas mark 2).
- Line a large-size rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the rice syrup, oil, vanilla, and molasses.
- In a large-size bowl, combine the oats, wheat germ, salt, cinnamon, coconut, carob chips, almonds, pecans, and raisins (if using).
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Stir well.
- Bake for another 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a tightly closed container.
- Store in the fridge once completely cooled.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Enjoy your granola with plant-based yogurt or sprinkle it over a smoothie bowl for an extra crunch.
Wine advice:
Moscato d’Asti: A lightly sparkling, sweet white wine that will match the natural sweetness of the granola and its nutty texture. Its fruity notes work well with the carob and almonds.
Riesling (off-dry): This wine offers a balance of sweetness and acidity, which pairs nicely with the granola’s flavors, especially the coconut and almonds.
Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc: A sweet white wine with honeyed and citrusy notes, this would complement the molasses and carob, bringing out the sweetness without overwhelming it.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 471.5 kcal | Carbohydrates: 59.1 g | Protein: 8.5 g | Fat: 24.3 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 0 g | Salt: 0 mg
