E.A.T. (easy-as-that)
This is the beginning of a series of “how-tos” for foods that, made at home, are tastier & healthier than any store-bought version regardless of price. I am calling this series “E.A.T.” which means “easy-as-that”…which is how I feel each time I whip up a batch of, among many other delectables, my most divine Granola. E.A.T.s are for lazy Sunday afternoons, Saturday morning ramblings in the kitchen or any time when it is simply more pleasing to “create” than go shopping.
There will be other subjects in this series such as creamy homemade Ricotta, aromatic & flavored Sugars, fabulous & simple Syrups and savory herbed butters. Over the next few months I will share these easy-as-that recipes, but remember these are all my personal favorite flavor profiles so you might have to adjust recipes to suit your own palate and that is what e.a.t. is all about!
#1. E.A.T. GRANOLA
Ingredients:
2 cups whole almonds
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup walnut pieces
1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
1/2 cup dried blueberries
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup molasses or sorghum
1 1/2 Tbsp orange marmalade
1 1/2 Tbsp fig spread
2 Tbsp water
1 to 2 tsp sea or kosher salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. In a large bowl mix together all of the dry ingredients.
2. In a microwave safe container combine the molasses, marmalade, fig spread & water. Heat until hot, but not bubbly & stir well to mix.
3. Pour molasses mixture over dry ingredients in bowl and toss to coat. Make sure all dry ingredients are well coated.
4. Spread mixture out on a rimmed sheet pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until mixture turns a deep golden brown & caramelized.
6. Turn oven off & allow granola to completely cool in oven. Sprinkle with a bit of sea salt or kosher salt.
7.Spoon this perfectly crunchy granola in glass jars with tight-fitting lids.
Divine granola is perfect sprinkled over yogurt & fresh fruit, added to a morning muffin mix or eaten as a healthy low-sugar snack.
It’s as easy-as-that!
Teresa, this granola has all my favorite elements. I eat granola every day but have never made it–thanks for a tempting recipe. And I love the E.A.T. idea–brilliant!
You know I came up with the idea in a very multi-layered way, which I will explain in one of my later E.A.T. blogs…the inspiration has to do with art and food! Thanks for stopping by.
Oh Teresa this is fabulous. And, the Sicilian blood orange jam is right up my alley you know. (I’m part Sicilian). I like food in jars too. Great for gifts or just good old snaking. Easy. As. That.
Apparently today is granola day! 🙂 Love your version… especially the addition of the preserves, what a great idea.
It looks so delicious, I’d like to sample some of it!
Teresa,
This looks like a perfectly balanced way to start your day..
I will drop off a bit for your morning granola.
The granola looks wonderful and I love the idea of the E.A.T. series can”t wait for the next post
Wonderful, the writing and pictures really wonderful
what a great combination of flavors and so healthy! Love it Teresa 🙂
Great looking granola and I’m looking forward to the entire series!
Looks wonderful and looking forward to more how to posts!
I plan to do an E.A.T. post once a month tossed in with other cooking moments. Thanks everyone for the interest. You are all part of my inspiration in the food world.
Teresa, while I adore you, I do not adore marmalade. That’s one condiment England should have kept to themselves! That being said, I can imagine it would be alright packed into the granola the way you’ve done here. And what cute little jars! They would make beautiful gifts…wink wink, nudge nudge 😉
You have reminded me to make a big batch soon! Love granola!
I love granola, but only homemade one. This looks mouthwatering.
Yum. I see a batch in my future…….Jill
Yes, I think there is a little jar in my pantry!
your granola has the right balance of sweet-savory-salt. divine indeed!
where did you get those tempting preserves to tuck into that granola mix?
You know Nancy, those preserves had been languishing in my pantry for a while and I rediscovered them. Any marmalade would work for this recipe of course, but I think I found them on the jumbled shelves of foods at TJ Maxx!
I’m going to enjoy your series…the granola sounds so good and would make a great hostess gift.
Karen, you are so right. Little jars with this yummy treat tied up with a bow. I think I will make a new batch just for gifts. Hope you are having a fun time on your trip…unless you are already home…then I hope you are having a good time at home!
Hi Teresa! lovely little space u have here. =)
I am already looking forward to your healthy recipes (the ricotta caught my eye in your post).
Granola is new to me, we mostly eat müsli here, so your recipe will be a nice change! cant wait to try it out!
Musli is also my second favorite breakfast cereal meal and everynow and then make up a batch. I would love a really good recipe if you have one? Thanks so much.
I like when it’s easy. Two types of almonds… This is my kind of granola.