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Sticky Date Granola

Sticky Date Granola

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pitted dates (about 8)
  • ½ cup hot water (do not heat in the microwave to avoid burns!)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 cup almonds (I prefer slivered)
  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp flaxseeds
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon 
  • ½ tsp salt

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 300℉ and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the hot water with the pitted dates in a food processor or blender and blend until fully combined and a date paste has formed.
  3. Combine all of the remaining ingredients along with the date paste in a large bowl and mix everything together.
  4. Spread out the granola mixture as thin as you can on the parchment lined baking sheet, then bake for 40 minutes, checking the granola at 30 minutes to ensure it doesn't burn.
  5. Take the granola out of the oven once ready and allow to cool fully before breaking it up. Note that because of the dates, this will make the granola a little softer than a crunchy granola, which ends up being super delicious!
  6. Store in a large container with a lid. I love to eat this with almond milk (and sometimes chocolate chips!), on top of yogurt with berries and honey or on top of spring salads! Enjoy!