Chunky Date, Coconut And Almond Granola

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A warm, spiced granola featuring chewy dates and crunchy nuts for a satisfying breakfast.
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Chunky Date, Coconut And Almond Granola

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 1375.1

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This Chunky Date, Coconut and Almond Granola is a delightful twist on traditional morning cereal, offering a perfect balance of chewy sweetness and nutty crunch. The combination of old-fashioned oats, halved almonds, and raw cashews provides a hearty texture, while sweetened flaked coconut adds a subtle tropical note. Richly spiced with ground allspice and cinnamon, the granola is bound together with a mixture of melted butter, honey, and firmly packed brown sugar, creating clusters that hold up well in milk or yogurt. The inclusion of packed pitted dates brings a natural caramel depth that complements the toasted oats beautifully. Ideal for a leisurely weekend brunch or a quick grab-and-go breakfast, this recipe yields a generous batch that stores well, making it a reliable staple for busy mornings.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300&# 194;°F (150ðC) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the packed pitted dates crosswise into thirds.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, halved almonds, sweetened flaked coconut, raw cashews, brown sugar, ground allspice, and ground cinnamon. Stir until well mixed.
  4. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter with the honey, stirring occasionally until combined and smooth.
  5. Pour the butter-honey mixture over the oat mixture and toss thoroughly with a spatula or large spoon to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
  6. Spread the mixture out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  8. Remove from oven and stir in the chopped dates. Break up any large clumps gently.
  9. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the granola is golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently during the last 10 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet; the granola will crisp up as it cools.
  11. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1375.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 66.4g103%
Saturated Fat 21.3g107%
Cholesterol 32.2mg11%
Sodium 31.7mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 174.3g59%
Dietary Fiber 25.9g104%
Sugars 71.0g
Protein 37.5g75%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: granola, oats, almonds, coconut, cashews, dates, breakfast, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, butter, honey, chunky, baked, nutty, crunchy, healthy, energy, snack, yogurt topping
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