Description
Chai Spice Buckwheat Granola is the Coziest Start To Your Day
Ingredients
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- 1 cup buckwheat
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1 tespoon salt
- 1/3 cup flaked almonds
- 1 cup nuts of choice (1 did 1/2 cup pecans and 1/2 cup cashews)
- 5 to 6 turns of black pepper
- 2 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
- 5 cloves of cardamom, crushed
- 2 cloves (or about 1/2 tsp ground)
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons almond butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- Scant 1/2 cup coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all the dry ingredients and spices together. Toss to combine.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the coconut oil, almond butter, and maple syrup together. Stir to combine until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and toss to combine until everything is evenly coated. *If the mix feels dry, you can add an extra teaspoon of each of the wet ingredients.
- Pour the mixed granola onto the sheet tray into an even layer.
- Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and add the coconut flakes to the sheet tray, toss the granola with a spatula and return to an even layer. Place back in oven for another 8 – 10 minutes until the coconut has turned golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Serve with milk, yogurt, or your dish of choice. Store in an airtight container. Enjoy!