Dinner

Savory Granola with Tahini Recipe

ByThomas Greene December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Introduction

Savory granola offers a delightful twist on the classic sweet version, combining nuts, seeds, and tahini for a rich, nutty flavor. Perfect as a crunchy topping or snack, this recipe brings bold spices and wholesome ingredients together for a savory treat you’ll love.

A close-up image of a metal spoon filled with a crunchy granola mix resting on a flat surface scattered with the same granola. The granola is made up of several layers and textures: light brown rolled oats, darker toasted nuts and seeds like pumpkin seeds, mixed with small chunks of dried red fruit such as cranberries. The oats and nuts have a slightly rough texture, and the dried fruit pieces add bright red color that contrasts with the natural earth tones of the granola mix. The background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats, gluten-free if necessary
1 cup 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
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 pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, mix together the oats, nuts, and seeds.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk tahini, maple syrup, tamari, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, nutritional yeast, and all the spices until smooth.
Step 4: Pour the wet mixture over the dry oat mixture and stir thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
Step 5: Spread the granola mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 6: Bake for 30 minutes until the granola is golden brown and crispy. Avoid stirring while it cools to allow clusters to form.
Step 7: Once cool, stir in optional mix-ins like dried sundried tomatoes, kale chips, or crispy chickpeas to add extra texture and flavor.

Tips & Variations

To make this recipe nut-free, use only seeds such as pumpkin, sunflower, chia, and flax.
For extra heat, increase the cayenne pepper slightly to your taste.
Try adding savory mix-ins like roasted seaweed or cracked black pepper for different flavor profiles.
If you prefer clusters, press the granola down firmly before baking and avoid stirring after baking while it cools.

Storage

Store savory granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. It stays crunchy longer when kept away from humidity. To refresh, warm it briefly in a low oven or toaster oven before serving.