Savory Granola with Tahini
This Vegan Savory Granola is the perfect hiking snack or topping for soups & salads! This savory granola recipe post includes tons of spice options to customize the flavor. Ready in less than 45 minutes.
Servings 4 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats gluten-free if necessary
- 1 cup of your favorite raw nuts such as cashews, hazelnuts, pistachios, walnuts, pecans and/or almonds, roughly chopped
- ½ cup raw seeds such as pumpkin and/or sunflower use all seeds to make this recipe nut-free
- 2 tablespoons small seeds such as chia or flax
Wet ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the oats, nuts, and seeds.2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup of your favorite raw nuts, ½ cup raw seeds such as pumpkin and/or sunflower, 2 tablespoons small seeds
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, maple syrup, tamari, vinegar, olive oil, nutritional yeast, and spices.4 tablespoons tahini, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon tamari, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
- Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and stir until well-coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Don't disturb while it's cooling to help clusters form.
- Once cool, stir in any mix-ins, like dry sundried tomatoes, kale chips, or crispy chickpeas.
Notes
- Storage: Store savory granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. To extend the shelf life, store in the freezer for up to six months.
- Customize The Spices: see the main post for 9 different spice blends you can use to change up the flavor profile!
