Maple Cardamom Barberry Granola: A Unique Twist on a Classic Snack
Maple Cardamom Barberry Granola is a delicious breakfast or snack. Combining Vermont maple syrup with the warm, fragrant spice of cardamom with the tart punch of barberries, makes an insanely delicious spoonful of flavor!
Servings 8 cups
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup all-natural maple syrup I used the “amber” grade, although “golden” would be fine too
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1 ½ cups nuts and seeds I used pistachios, peanuts, and sunflower seeds
- ½ cup barberries or other dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and fit a large, rimmed sheet pan with parchment.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the oil, maple syrup, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon. Stir well. Add in the oats, nuts, and barberries. Stir well to combine.
- Spread the mixture out on the prepared sheet pan in an even layer. Press down firmly with a spatula.
- Bake for 15 minutes, and gently stir trying not to break up any large clumps. (Those are the best part!) Then press firmly down again, and bake for another 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan for 45 minutes.
- Once cooled, store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- To freeze for longer storage, place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.