Cardamom Granola with Almonds
from true-north-kitchen.comIngredients
- 4 cup oats
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp fine salt
- ½ cup canola oil
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175 degrees. Line a baking sheet with baking paper and set aside.
- Mix oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and salt in a large bowl.
- Add oil, syrup and vanilla and almond extracts. Using a rubber spatula, stir well to combine.
- Transfer granola to prepared pan. Pat down with a rubber spatula to distribute the mixture in an even layer. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove granola from the oven and stir with a spatula to redistribute on the baking sheet. Firmly press down on the mixture using the back of your spatula, creating an even and tight layer of granola. Bake for an additional 12-15 minutes or until granola is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to storage jars or bags.
- Granola keeps for about two weeks at room temperature or several months in the freezer