Olive Oil Granola With Dried Apricots and Pistachios
Updated October 15, 2023
Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
- Total Time
- 45 minutes
- Cook Time
- 45 minutes
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Ingredients
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 ½ cups raw pistachios, hulled
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, hulled
1 cup coconut chips
¾ cup pure maple syrup
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
¾ cup chopped dried apricots
Fresh ricotta, for serving (optional)
Fresh berries, for serving (optional)
Nutritional analysis per serving
33 grams carbs; 3 milligrams cholesterol; 299 calories; 8 grams monosaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 17 grams fat; 4 grams fiber; 118 milligrams sodium; 7 grams protein; 19 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, combine oats, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, coconut chips, maple syrup, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and cardamom. Spread mixture on a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown and well toasted.
- Step 2
Transfer granola to a large bowl and add apricots, tossing to combine. Serve with ricotta and fruit, if desired.
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I've been making this for years and I have not added the sugar ever. I also use only 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey and it is quite sweet enough for me and everyone I've served it to. No one has ever added sugar, although they do add yogurt when eating. I eat it with milk. I also find that 300 degrees for 40 minutes is plenty. I stir only once after getting tired of the every 10 minutes. Still comes out to be just right.
Like many here, I did not add any sugar, and the granola ended up a bit too sweet (I live in France, and we use much less sugar over here). I'd recommend using not more than half a cup maple syrup if you do not have a sweet tooth or live in Europe...
I have made this several times and varied it somewhat. I always use the oats; vary the nuts depending on what is on hand; always leave out the brown sugar -- the maple syrup and olive oil are a heavenly combo and the syrup makes it sweet enough. There is a wonderful umami with the olive oil. This granola has spoiled me for all others!
I love this recipe. However, I don't even add the brown sugar and I use about a half cup (to 3/4 C - depending on the mood) of maple syrup. I also add a capful of vanilla extract. I started omitting the dried fruits as well, since those add more sugar, too. If it's more fiber you're looking for, add some flax meal, or chia seeds. This has become my foundational granola recipe. Highly recommend.
You can add any dried fruit and nuts you enjoy...Also you can add any spices you like; ginger, allspice, cloves, nutmeg etc...Last but not least i add a can of coconut milk to the syrup.
Agave syrup in place of honey or maple syrup, as it is lower glycemic if high glycemic sugars drop your energy level,