Date Sweetened Oil-Free Granola
This date sweetened oil-free granola is perfectly clustery, crisp, sweet, and nutty. It makes for a yummy and healthy breakfast or snack!
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Ingredients
- 11-12 pitted soft Medjool dates (If they are hard, soak in warm water for 20 minutes)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut butter)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 Tablespoons cacao or cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- In a high speed blender, combine the medjool dates, water, almond butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
- Blend until smooth and thick. If it’s a little chunky that’s okay, but do NOT add more water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, seeds, nuts, and optional cacao powder.
- Add the date mixture to the dry ingredients, and mix until evenly coated and well combined.
- Spread out the granola evenly on the prepared pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring/flipping the granola every 10 minutes so the edges don’t burn. It should be golden and semi-dry/crisp when done. It will get crispier as it cools.
- Remove from the oven and cool for at least 30-60 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container or jar. Enjoy!
Servings: 8