Miso Sesame Turmeric Granola

Miso Sesame Turmeric Granola
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Yields: about 6 cups

Ingredients:

• 3 cups old fashion oats

• 1 cup raw cashews

• 1/2 cup almonds

• 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds

• 3 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

• 2 tablespoons flax seed

• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric

• 1 teaspoons cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoons all spice

• 1/2 teaspoons cardamom

• 1/4 teaspoons cracked black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoons course ground sea salt

• 1/4 cup apple juice

• 3 tablespoons grade A maple syrup

• 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil

• 1 tablespoons date syrup

• 3 teaspoons miso paste (white)

• 1 teaspoons sesame oil

• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

Additions After Baking:

• 3/4 cup dried fruit (I’m using dried cherries and mulberries)

• 1/4 cup chocolate chunks or chips

Directions:

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F.
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of oats, 1 cup of nuts, all of the seeds, spices, salt & pepper. In a blender or food processor, lightly pulse the remaining 1 cup oats and 1 cup nuts. (Note: I think it’s nice to have a combination of lightly chopped nuts and ground up oats because it helps coat the wet ingredients to the larger chucks, but you can skip this step if you don’t have a blender/food processor.)

Step 2
In separate medium bowl, whisk together all of the wet ingredients: melted coconut oil, apple juice, maple syrup, date syrup, miso, sesame oil, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry mix, using a spatula to incorporate all of the ingredients together. Now this is where your trusty taste buds come in: taste to make sure the mixture is to your liking. I personally prefer a not-so-sweet granola, but add a tablespoon or two of brown sugar if you like a sweet mix.

Step 3
On a parchment paper lined pan, spread out the granola mixture evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes (until slightly golden). While it’s in the oven, stir the mix around once or twice (I do this every 15 minutes) so that it bakes evenly.

Step 4
After the granola mixture is cooled down completely, add 1 cup of your favorite combination of dried fruits and chocolate. I used 1/4 cup of dried cherries, 1/4 cup of dried mulberries, and 1/2 cup of chocolate chunks.

Serving suggestion: Create your own parfait at home by layering yogurt, fresh berries, and granola in a small mason jar—top with homemade whipped cream if you’re feeling decadent. Or keep it simple by tossing a handful of granola into your favorite yogurt cup.

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Photography, Food Styling, and Recipe Development by Renee Sandoval