Turmeric sunshine granola
This granola combines warming flavours of cinnamon, cardamom and orange with the crunchiness of pumpkin seeds, coconut chips and the sweetness of mixed tropical fruit. Not to forget the golden color that gives it its name, good-mood-mornings guaranteed!
Servings 1 batch
Ingredients
- 250 g rolled oats
- 50 g pumpkin seeds
- 1 Tsp vanilla extract optional
- 100 g dates already pitted*
- 1 Tsp turmeric
- 2 Tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 Tsp cardamom
- 1/2 Tsp freshly grated orange zest
- 2 Tbsp (30g) Tahini
- 2/3 cups water reserved from the soaking water of the dates
- 40 g dried cranberries
- 40 g dried mango
- 30 g coconut chips
- 30 g banana chips or freeze dried banana
- pinch about 1/4 Tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 handful dried papaya (optional)
Instructions
- Soak the pitted dates in warm water for about 10 minutes. Drain and reserve the water.
- In a large bowl mix together the oats, spices and pumpkin seeds
- In a high speed blender blend the dates, watertahini and vanilla extract (if using) until completely smooth.
- Mix the date sauce with the dry ingredients in the bowl until everything is covered well.
- Spread the base onto a lined baking tray. Slightly press it down using a spatula and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Halfway through the process, break the granola into clusters with a wooden spoon. Check on it every few minutes until finished baking to prevent it from getting burned!
- Let cool completely, than add the orange peel, coconut chips and dried fruit. Mix well and store in an airtight jar or container. Enjoy!
Notes
*I find that the sweetness in combination with the dried fruit mixed in after baking is perfect. However if you prefer it more sweet, feel free to add 1-2 Tbsp of coconut or brown sugar!