Maple Apricot Granola

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

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Start your mornings with a delightful crunch that combines the natural sweetness of maple and the tangy flavor of apricots in this Maple Apricot Granola recipe. Perfectly crafted for those who prefer a vegetarian and gluten-free meal, this granola offers a nutritious boost to your breakfast or brunch. Each bite is packed with wholesome ingredients like heart-healthy nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, making it not just a treat for your taste buds, but also a great way to fuel your day.

With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a total of 45 minutes to get it ready, this recipe is as simple as it is satisfying. Imagine the smell of toasted oats wafting through your kitchen, as you thoughtfully blend ingredients like sliced almonds, flaxseeds, and sunflower seeds for a satisfying granola that is both crunchy and flavorful. Add in your favorite accompaniments like plain yogurt or a drizzle of honey and you'll have a versatile dish that can be enjoyed at home or on the go.

This Maple Apricot Granola not only offers a rich caloric profile, but it also allows for personalization. You can choose to include optional ingredients like crystallized ginger for an added kick, making it a fun project that reflects your taste. Bake a batch and store it for up to a week or freeze it for a month, so you can always have this wholesome goodness on hand. Treat yourself to a healthy start each day with this delicious and nourishing granola!

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