Olive Oil Granola With Dried Apricots and Pistachios

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  • Number of Servings: 18
Ingredients
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats1 1/2 cups raw pistachios, hulled1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, hulled1 cup coconut chips3/4 cup pure maple syrup1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup packed light brown sugar1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom3/4 cup chopped dried apricotsFresh ricotta, for serving (optional)Fresh berries, for serving (optional).
Directions
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.

2. Transfer granola to a large bowl and add apricots, tossing to combine. Serve with ricotta and fruit, if desired.

Yield: About 9 cups.

Number of Servings: 18

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user METHYLENEBLUE.

Servings Per Recipe: 18
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 262.2
  • Total Fat: 13.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 155.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
  • Protein: 4.8 g

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