I LOVE granola and have a lifelong quest to make the perfect one (not too sweet, healthy, and, crucially, clustered not gritty). I've never tried it with tahini though - inspired!
Oh yes to this!! Clustered and crunchy, not gritty! I'm making another batch, as we speak for the granola exchange, and realizing that some people would want it slightly more sweet (for people who don't drizzle their granola bowls with extra honey, but need that sweetness). If you try it, I'm so eager to hear what you think!
The tahini adds an earthiness and helps with nice clumping. Peanut or almond butter would also work. 🤍
So fun sending an unexpected care package to a loved one! Thanks for that reminder and recipe! Seriously, your newsletters are a bowl of sunshine for me 💛 and I’m sure for many others as well.
What a beautiful and uplifting message, Maureen. Thank you for taking the time to write it!! it's this kind of note that gives me the inspiration to keep going 🤍
Oooh, I can't wait to try yours!! The last batch I made I didn't stir in the tahini very well, and there were amazing clumbs of tahini, almost like halva, which were so delicious. I think I may do it that way from now on!! ❤️
I hope you love it! I'll be curious to hear what you think if you make it as is, or what tweaks people want to make (and why) based on what they love at home!
I made it! I omitted the poppyseed because I have people in my life that get drug-tested for their job, and theres a potential for a trigger, so added ground flax seed instead. Also, there's an addition of soaked dried cherries(they dry out, but don't burn this way) and a pinch of Aleppo pepper to add a sweetheat element. The granola is still cooling, but I can't stop eating it. Thanks for the inspiration <3
I’m a granola fanatic. I have this in the oven now. I was going to substitute olive oil for the butter, but decided to stick with the recipe (mostly) for the first try. I did, however, substitute my chai spice mix for the spices in the recipe. I made a blend for the last granola I baked and want to use it up. The kitchen smells heavenly and I cannot wait for it to be done. I desperately want that Salty Coconut Pumpkin Seed Granola that was mentioned above… I’ve got to figure that one out!
It's so nice to have your brain-health seal of approval.
Yes!! Very often I use half olive oil and half butter or 100% olive oil. It works perfectly. I switched to all butter here, reacting to the cost of olive oil lately ($$$!) You'll want to use one with good flavor (because at this amount, you do taste its flavor here) and ideally organic.
I've been using grass-fed butter for this more recently, which is a slightly better price per ounce, but coconut oil also works if you don't mind a mildly coconut flavor.
I am happy to report that I got in to the great granola exchange and mailed my granola from the East coast to the west coast. Feels good to do something positive these days. Thanks for sharing the idea and your recipe on your substack!
Wow, that description sounds incredible! I wish you could post a picture here--I'm so curious (visual learner over here!). Are there giant flakes of coconut, or is it more subtle (coconut oil, maybe)? Enjoy your breakfast tomorrow!
I took a picture but not sure how to share it here in comments.
The coconut flakes are small flakes and blend right in with the oats and pumpkin seeds. The salty sweet flavor keeps me going back for more! Breakfast tomorrow…I’ve had it for dessert tonight!
Hi Molly, that's awesome! I was just wondering if we would hear from the person who received their packages. LIke some sort of a pen pal moment. Or, if people will just be enjoying a quiet moment of kindness shipped their way across the miles. Either feels pretty special in this day and age.
Thank you, Dione! Thank you for noticing! I think granola should be subtly sweet and delicious but not dessert, so I always go conservative on sugar/ :) One can always add fresh fruit or honey drizzle when serving if they need a touch more.
I LOVE granola and have a lifelong quest to make the perfect one (not too sweet, healthy, and, crucially, clustered not gritty). I've never tried it with tahini though - inspired!
Oh yes to this!! Clustered and crunchy, not gritty! I'm making another batch, as we speak for the granola exchange, and realizing that some people would want it slightly more sweet (for people who don't drizzle their granola bowls with extra honey, but need that sweetness). If you try it, I'm so eager to hear what you think!
The tahini adds an earthiness and helps with nice clumping. Peanut or almond butter would also work. 🤍
sounds delicious!
❤️❤️
So fun sending an unexpected care package to a loved one! Thanks for that reminder and recipe! Seriously, your newsletters are a bowl of sunshine for me 💛 and I’m sure for many others as well.
What a beautiful and uplifting message, Maureen. Thank you for taking the time to write it!! it's this kind of note that gives me the inspiration to keep going 🤍
Love this so much! My recipe has seeds and tahini too! Great minds!! ❤️
Oooh, I can't wait to try yours!! The last batch I made I didn't stir in the tahini very well, and there were amazing clumbs of tahini, almost like halva, which were so delicious. I think I may do it that way from now on!! ❤️
This sounds fabulous, and I can't wait to make it tomorrow.
I hope you love it! I'll be curious to hear what you think if you make it as is, or what tweaks people want to make (and why) based on what they love at home!
I made it! I omitted the poppyseed because I have people in my life that get drug-tested for their job, and theres a potential for a trigger, so added ground flax seed instead. Also, there's an addition of soaked dried cherries(they dry out, but don't burn this way) and a pinch of Aleppo pepper to add a sweetheat element. The granola is still cooling, but I can't stop eating it. Thanks for the inspiration <3
I share this sentiment so deeply! And yet, time keeps hurling forward. In the meantime, I can't wait to try your granola!
Sooooo fast. Can we petition for Winter Break for adults?!!
PLEASE
I’m a granola fanatic. I have this in the oven now. I was going to substitute olive oil for the butter, but decided to stick with the recipe (mostly) for the first try. I did, however, substitute my chai spice mix for the spices in the recipe. I made a blend for the last granola I baked and want to use it up. The kitchen smells heavenly and I cannot wait for it to be done. I desperately want that Salty Coconut Pumpkin Seed Granola that was mentioned above… I’ve got to figure that one out!
Sounds so delicious, Ginger! My daughter and I love all things chai spice--I'm sure it will work beautifully here. How did it come out?
I'm with you, that Coconut Pumpkin Seed Granola also sounds amazing.
So good!
❤️❤️ I'm so happy to hear it!!
I love all the brain-healthy ingredients in this recipe! Sarah, have you made this with olive oil instead of butter? I am tempted to give that a spin.
Thank you for the note, Annie!
It's so nice to have your brain-health seal of approval.
Yes!! Very often I use half olive oil and half butter or 100% olive oil. It works perfectly. I switched to all butter here, reacting to the cost of olive oil lately ($$$!) You'll want to use one with good flavor (because at this amount, you do taste its flavor here) and ideally organic.
I've been using grass-fed butter for this more recently, which is a slightly better price per ounce, but coconut oil also works if you don't mind a mildly coconut flavor.
I am on it!
I am happy to report that I got in to the great granola exchange and mailed my granola from the East coast to the west coast. Feels good to do something positive these days. Thanks for sharing the idea and your recipe on your substack!
And what do you know, I received a package in the mail today with my granola from Amanda. ❤️
It’s delicious. A Salty Coconut Pumpkin Seed Granola…😋
Wow, that description sounds incredible! I wish you could post a picture here--I'm so curious (visual learner over here!). Are there giant flakes of coconut, or is it more subtle (coconut oil, maybe)? Enjoy your breakfast tomorrow!
I took a picture but not sure how to share it here in comments.
The coconut flakes are small flakes and blend right in with the oats and pumpkin seeds. The salty sweet flavor keeps me going back for more! Breakfast tomorrow…I’ve had it for dessert tonight!
Hi Molly, that's awesome! I was just wondering if we would hear from the person who received their packages. LIke some sort of a pen pal moment. Or, if people will just be enjoying a quiet moment of kindness shipped their way across the miles. Either feels pretty special in this day and age.
Yum this looks delish!!
Thank you!
This granola is fabulous !! I love that it’s not too sweet / just a hint .
Thank you, Dione! Thank you for noticing! I think granola should be subtly sweet and delicious but not dessert, so I always go conservative on sugar/ :) One can always add fresh fruit or honey drizzle when serving if they need a touch more.