Matzo Granola with Apricots and Pistachios

Health score
4%
Matzo Granola with Apricots and Pistachios
50 min.
5
377kcal

Suggestions

Start your day the right way with this delicious and healthy Matzo Granola with Apricots and Pistachios! This recipe is perfect for a morning meal, brunch, or even breakfast. With only 377 calories per serving, it's a great way to fuel up without consuming too many calories. The combination of matzo, pistachios, apricots, and raisins creates a delightful balance of flavors and textures. The hint of cinnamon and ginger adds a warm and inviting aroma to the dish. Plus, it's ready in just 50 minutes and serves 5 people. So why not give it a try and enjoy a tasty and nutritious start to your day?

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup apricot dried
  • 0.3 cup golden raisins 
  • tablespoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoons ground ginger 
  • 0.3 cup honey 
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons maple syrup 
  • pieces sheets matzo unsalted crumbled (6-1/2-by-6-inch)
  • cup pistachios raw shelled coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons butter unsalted melted ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
  2. Whisk the butter, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add the matzo pieces or matzo farfel and mix until thoroughly coated.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a rimmed baking sheet and spread it into a thin, even layer.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through the baking time.
  6. Add the pistachios, stir to combine, and bake, stirring halfway through the baking time, until the matzo is starting to crisp and the pistachios are toasted, about 10 to 12 minutes more.
  7. Transfer the granola to a large heatproof bowl, add the apricots and raisins, and stir to combine.
  8. Let cool completely. (The granola will crisp up as it cools.) Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories377kcal
Protein5.9%
Fat45.69%
Carbs48.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.37
Glycemic Load
19.18
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.009565267874%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.8mg
Catechin
0.88mg
Epigallocatechin
0.5mg
Epicatechin
0.2mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Quercetin
0.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:377.16kcal
18.86%
Fat:20.4g
31.38%
Saturated Fat:7.16g
44.77%
Carbohydrates:48.62g
16.21%
Net Carbohydrates:44.06g
16.02%
Sugar:38.05g
42.28%
Cholesterol:24.08mg
8.03%
Sodium:238.41mg
10.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.93g
11.85%
Manganese:1.19mg
59.38%
Vitamin B6:0.48mg
23.77%
Copper:0.4mg
20.21%
Fiber:4.57g
18.27%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.07%
Phosphorus:143.95mg
14.39%
Vitamin A:699.28IU
13.99%
Potassium:483.96mg
13.83%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.63%
Magnesium:41.85mg
10.46%
Iron:1.78mg
9.88%
Vitamin E:1.25mg
8.33%
Calcium:69.96mg
7%
Zinc:0.81mg
5.4%
Selenium:2.84µg
4.06%
Vitamin B3:0.8mg
4.01%
Folate:14.72µg
3.68%
Vitamin C:1.95mg
2.37%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.24%
Vitamin K:1.9µg
1.81%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.12%
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