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Almond Chai Granola
Michele LillieWhether you like your granola with milk and fresh berries as your breakfast or a delicious snack any time of the day, this recipe is for you.
The addition of Chai tea makes it extra special and perfect for enjoying with a cup of the same tea.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons loose-leaf chai tea
- ¼ cup boiling water
- 3 cups oats
- 2 cups almonds, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 250°F.
Step 2
Steep tea in boiling water 5 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, combine oats, almonds and coconut.
Step 4
Strain tea and discard leaves. Stir remaining ingredients (honey through cardamom) into tea. Pour tea mixture over oat mixture; mix well to coat.
Step 5
Spread evenly in a greased 15x10 inch rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, stirring every 20 minutes, about 1¼ hours.
Step 6
Cool completely without stirring. Store in an airtight container.