Description

This Savory Granola with Tahini is a crunchy, flavorful snack or breakfast staple that combines wholesome oats, nuts, and seeds with a unique blend of savory spices and tahini. Baked to golden perfection, this granola is perfect for those seeking a nutritious, gluten-free option with a deliciously complex taste profile.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats, gluten-free if necessary
1 cup raw nuts (cashews, hazelnuts, pistachios, walnuts, pecans, and/or almonds), roughly chopped
½ cup raw seeds (pumpkin and/or sunflower)
2 tablespoons small seeds (chia or flax)
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Wet Ingredients

4 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon tamari
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil

Instructions

Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, roughly chopped nuts, and seeds until evenly distributed.
Mix wet ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, maple syrup, tamari, apple cider vinegar, olive or avocado oil, nutritional yeast, and spices until smooth.
Coat the dry mix: Pour the wet mixture over the dry oat and nut blend, stirring thoroughly until everything is evenly coated with the tahini sauce.
Spread and bake: Spread the coated granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet for consistent toasting.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the granola is golden brown and crispy. Avoid stirring during baking to allow clusters to form.
Cool and add mix-ins: Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet without disturbing it to help clusters form. Once cool, optionally stir in your choice of mix-ins like dried sundried tomatoes, kale chips, or crispy chickpeas for extra flavor and texture.

Notes

Use gluten-free rolled oats to keep the recipe gluten-free.
To make a nut-free version, use all seeds and omit nuts.
Allowing the granola to cool undisturbed helps larger clusters form for better texture.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Optional mix-ins are great for customizing flavor and adding variety.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Fusion

Keywords: savory granola, tahini granola, gluten-free snack, healthy granola, baked granola, savory breakfast, nut and seed granola, vegan snack