This granola is full of wonderful flavors and is a healthy way to add that delicious crunch to salads, soups, veggies and more. Use what is listed or use whatever nuts, seeds and spices you like and have on hand.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- ½ cup cashews, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, ground
- 1 teaspoon ground chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 egg whites*
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together all the seeds and nuts with seasonings.
Whisk together the egg whites with salt, then the olive oil and maple syrup. Stir into the seed-nut mixture.
Pour onto the prepared baking pan and bake for about 30–45 minutes in the center of the oven, stirring 2 or 3 times. Remove from the oven when the granola starts to turn golden in color.
Allow to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
* For a vegan version of this savory granola, replace the egg white with ¼ cup aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas).
