Maple Apricot Granola

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
30%
Maple Apricot Granola
45 min.
10
538kcal

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Discover a delightful blend of flavors and textures with our Maple Apricot Granola, a wholesome treat perfect for any morning meal or brunch gathering. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is effortlessly simple to prepare and yields a generous batch that serves ten, making it ideal for sharing with family and friends or enjoying throughout the week.

The star ingredients of this granola are the sweet and tangy dried apricots complemented by the warm, rich essence of maple syrup. With the crunch of sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds, each bite offers a satisfying contrast that will have you reaching for seconds. Adding a touch of optional crystallized ginger elevates the dish, creating a unique flavor experience that is both comforting and invigorating.

Loaded with nutritious ingredients, this granola provides an excellent balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbs, ensuring you start your day on a nourishing note. It pairs perfectly with plain yogurt or milk for a delicious breakfast bowl, drizzled with honey or additional maple syrup for a sweet finishing touch.

Prepare this granola in just 45 minutes and witness how it transforms your breakfast routine. Make a big batch ahead of time and store it in an airtight container to enjoy its freshness for up to a week. It even freezes well for a convenient grab-and-go snack! Dive into this scrumptious Maple Apricot Granola and treat yourself to a satisfying breakfast experience.

Ingredients

  • oz almonds sliced
  • 0.3 cup candied ginger finely chopped ()
  • 11 oz apricot dried finely chopped
  • 1.3 oz flaxseeds 
  • 10 servings yogurt plain
  • 18 oz oats 
  • cup pumpkin seeds green hulled () (not roasted; 5 oz)
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup sunflower seeds hulled (not roasted;)
  • 0.8 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Finely grind flaxseeds in coffee/spice grinder, then stir together with oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, salt, oil, and syrup in a large bowl.
  3. Spread mixture evenly in 2 large shallow baking pans (1 inch deep) and bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, stirring and switching position of pans halfway through baking, until golden brown, about 30 minutes total.
  4. Cool granola completely in pans on racks, then stir in ginger (if using) and apricots.
  5. • Granola can be made 1 week ahead and kept in an airtight container at cool room temperature, or frozen 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

Calories538kcal
Protein11.76%
Fat41.71%
Carbs46.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.44
Glycemic Load
17.93
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
26.71173905314%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.56mg
Catechin
0.29mg
Epigallocatechin
0.59mg
Epicatechin
0.14mg
Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
0.6mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:538.2kcal
26.91%
Fat:26.19g
40.29%
Saturated Fat:2.94g
18.35%
Carbohydrates:65.74g
21.91%
Net Carbohydrates:53.55g
19.47%
Sugar:22.05g
24.5%
Cholesterol:0.13mg
0.04%
Sodium:242.24mg
10.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.61g
33.22%
Manganese:2.95mg
147.69%
Vitamin E:10.15mg
67.64%
Magnesium:215.31mg
53.83%
Fiber:12.19g
48.77%
Phosphorus:487.28mg
48.73%
Copper:0.79mg
39.51%
Vitamin B1:0.46mg
30.73%
Selenium:21.44µg
30.63%
Iron:4.96mg
27.57%
Zinc:3.68mg
24.55%
Potassium:838.11mg
23.95%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.61%
Vitamin A:1129.48IU
22.59%
Vitamin B3:3.19mg
15.94%
Folate:51.5µg
12.88%
Calcium:123.26mg
12.33%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.15%
Vitamin B5:1mg
10.01%
Vitamin K:8.62µg
8.21%
Source:Epicurious