How do I make the date mixture smooth for this granola?

Process the pitted Medjool dates, sunflower seed butter, water, and vanilla extract in a food processor or high-speed blender until it reaches a smooth consistency.

What specific chai spices are used in this granola recipe?

This recipe uses a blend of ground cinnamon, ginger, clove, allspice, nutmeg, and cardamom to create its distinctive chai flavor.

What's the best way to ensure my Date-Sweetened Chai Granola gets crispy?

To achieve crispiness, bake the granola for 20 minutes, then stir it, moving the inside bits to the outside, and bake for another 20-25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.

Can I use different seeds in this chai granola?

Yes, the recipe suggests 1 1/2 cups of seeds of choice; the example uses 1/2 cup each of flax, pumpkin seeds, and hemp hearts, but you can customize this.

How should I store this homemade chai granola?

Once completely cooled, store the Date-Sweetened Chai Granola in jars or an airtight container, where it will continue to get crispier as it cools.

5 years ago

Date-Sweetened Chai Granola
[Vegan]

CD By: Caroline Doucet

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Date-Sweetened Chai Granola [Vegan]

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Date-sweetened chai granola. A nut-free granola that’s perfectly sweetened with dates! A delicious and nutritious vegan breakfast.

Ingredients You Need for Date-Sweetened Chai Granola [Vegan]

1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
1/4 cup sunflower seed butter (or nut/seed butter of choice)
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups seeds of choice (I use 1/2 cup each of flax, pumpkin seeds and hemp hearts)
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
1 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/2 teaspoon clove, ground
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
1/2 teaspoon cardamom, ground
1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt

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How to Prepare Date-Sweetened Chai Granola [Vegan]

Preheat oven to 300°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a food processor or high-speed blender, process the dates, sunflower seed butter, water and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the remaining ingredients. Stir in the date mixture until evenly coated.
Spread the granola evenly on both prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 20 minutes. Stir the granola, moving the bits on the inside to the outside and vice versa. Return to the oven and bake another 20-25 minutes until dry and crispy, checking every 10 minutes and stirring so the edges don’t burn.
Remove from oven and let cool completely before storring in jars or airtight container. The granola will get crispier as it cools.

Notes

Feel free to use any nut/seed butter. If you’re not looking for a nut-free recipe, almond butter and peanut butter also work well. If nuts aren’t an issue, you can substitute the seeds for nuts, such as pecans or chopped almonds. You can skip the spices (except for the cinnamon) to make a basic granola flavor.