Source: Julie, The Simple Veganista

We all deserve a treat every once in a while. Why not get that by shaking things up with breakfast? This ginger-orange granola has such a special orange zest flavor, it’ll become your favorite granola!

Ginger-Orange Granola

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 40 minutes
   
• Yield: Makes 4 cups
• Serving Size: 1/4 cup
• Serves: 16

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 2/3 cup raw sliced almonds 
• 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1/3 cup coconut (flakes or shredded)
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons hemp hearts, ground flax seeds or chia seeds
• 1 heaping teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch of salt
• zest of 1 – 2 oranges or 4 – 5 cuties, chopped fine or left as is
• 2/3 – 3/4 cups pure maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or silicone mat, or lightly grease with coconut oil.
2. Combine: Mix all of your dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Pour the maple syrup overtop and mix well to coat.
3. Layer: Spread the granola in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4. Bake: Place sheets in the oven and cook for 30 – 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so to ensure even toasting.
5. Let cool: Once done, remove from the oven, let cool completely, the granola will stiffen as it cools.

NOTES

Let this be a template - add/subtract anything you like. If you’re missing an ingredient you may add extra of something else you do have on hand. I like lots of zest and added the zest of a few cutie oranges.

Storage: Store granola in covered containers on the counter for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts: 144 Calories per serving (¼ cup). Total Fat 5.4g. Total Carbohydrate 21.8g. Protein 3.6g.