Description
This Easy Chai Spiced Granola is a flavorful and crunchy breakfast or snack option infused with warm chai spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and nutmeg. Made with rolled oats, chopped nuts, and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, this granola is baked to golden perfection and optionally mixed with dried fruits for added sweetness and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups Rolled Oats
- 1 cup Chopped Nuts (almonds or walnuts recommended)
- 2 tablespoons Chai Spice Blend (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Honey or Maple Syrup
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (melted)
Optional
- 1 cup Dried Fruits (raisins or cranberries)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the granola evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, and chai spice blend. Stir well to distribute the spices evenly throughout the mix.
- Warm Wet Ingredients: In a saucepan over low heat, gently warm the coconut oil and honey or maple syrup together until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Mixture: Pour the warm coconut oil and sweetener mixture over the oat and nut mixture, then fold carefully until everything is well coated.
- Add Salt: Sprinkle in salt and mix thoroughly to enhance the flavor balance and sweetness.
- Prepare for Baking: Spread the granola mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Bake Granola: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the granola for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even browning and to prevent burning.
- Cool: Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet; this allows it to crisp up.
- Add Dried Fruits: Once cooled, gently mix in the dried fruits like raisins or cranberries for added sweetness and texture, if using.
Notes
- Ensure to stir the granola halfway through baking to evenly toast the oats and nuts without burning.
- You can customize the recipe by using your favorite nuts or substituting the dried fruits with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds for a nut-free version.
- Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks for maximum freshness.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Chai spice blend can be adjusted to taste; you can increase cinnamon or ginger for a stronger flavor.
