Toasted Sesame Granola

4.75 from 4 votes

This toasted sesame granola is packed with rolled oats, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, nuts and coconut, with maple syrup adding just the right amount of sweetness. Baked until golden and crunchy, it makes wonderfully chunky clusters without needing to be stirred while it bakes. Main ingredients: rolled oats, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, dried fruit.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Vegan

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 439kcal

Author: Amanda Logan

Ingredients

1 and ½ cups rolled oats
⅓ cup coconut flakes or shredded coconut
⅔ cup sesame seeds
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 tbs raw sugar
3 tbs sunflower oil or any neutral oil
¼ cup + 1 tbsp maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
½ cup pecans or almonds halved lengthways
⅓ cup dried currants
⅓ cup dried apricots halved lengthways

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 165℃
In a large mixing bowl combine the oats, coconut, cinnamon, seeds, nuts, salt and sugar. Mix to combine.
Whisk the oil, maple syrup and vanilla (optional) together in a small bowl until combined. Add it to the dry granola ingredients and stir well to make sure everything is combined and coated well.
Spoon and press the granola into a baking tray (around 30cm x 22cm)
Transfer the tray to the pre-heated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
For chunky granola: Rotate the tray and continue baking for another 10–15 minutes, or until golden. Do not stir the granola.
For regular granola: Give the granola a quick stir, then return to the oven and bake for another 10–15 minutes, or until golden.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle the dried fruit over the top.
For chunky granola, leave the granola to cool completely on the tray before breaking it into clusters. For regular granola, allow it to cool slightly before stirring.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

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