Granola is easy to make, foolproof, versatile, and inexpensive. Like a blank canvas, oats absorb whatever flavor you throw at it flawlessly, making it perfectly adaptable to whichever season and cravings. The key to perfection is balance within difference. I like to add a combination of crunchy ingredients (nuts, seeds, quinoa), sweet ingredients (maple syrup, honey, fruit juice), and soft-chewy ingredients (dried cranberries, golden raisins, coconut) that will make each bite special.
This recipe is unlike any other granola recipe I have made before. Rather than going the nutty cinnamon-y route, this granola is floral, citrusy, and totally addictive. It is a farewell to winter, and a warm sunny welcome to spring. The use of the bold flavors in grapefruit juice, zest and turmeric, make for a guilt-free (less sugar and oil), healthier granola to enjoy for breakfast or as a snack.
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Citrus and Turmeric Granola with Goji Berries
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Description
Golden turmeric and tart citrus brighten this crunchy granola. Perfect with yogurt or milk!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (473 ml) GF oats
- 0.75 cups (177 ml) quinoa
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp grapefruit or lemon zest
- Juice of one whole grapefruit
- 0.25 cups (59 ml) maple syrup
- 2 tbsp raw local honey
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 0.25 cups (59 ml) roasted flax seeds
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) dried goji berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, combine oats, quinoa, and sea salt. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine grapefruit zest and juice with maple syrup, honey, coconut oil, vanilla, and turmeric. Stir until well incorporated and the coconut oil has melted.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until well incorporated.
- Transfer the granola to a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Remove from oven, then add goji berries and flax seeds, if using. Mix and let cool completely.
- Transfer the granola to a sealed container.
- Serve over yogurt, with milk, or with your preferred fruit.
Notes
- For a more intense citrus flavor, use both grapefruit and lemon zest.
- To prevent burning, use a baking sheet with sides to contain the granola while baking.
- Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 5
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I keep the granola from clumping into hard chunks?
Stir the granola once or twice during baking to break up any large clumps, and spread it into an even layer before it cools. If you want clusters, press it gently into the pan after the final stir and leave it undisturbed as it cools.
When should I add the goji berries?
Add goji berries after the granola comes out of the oven. Baking them causes them to dry out further and become very hard, so stirring them in while the granola is still warm lets them soften slightly.
Can I use a different citrus zest besides what the recipe calls for?
Orange zest is typical for this kind of granola and pairs well with the turmeric and goji berries. Lemon zest works too and gives a slightly brighter, tarter flavor.
