I’ll be totally honest, my mind’s not 100% here right now. I’m singing with my friend’s band tomorrow night and I’m SUPER nervous. I haven’t performed in front of a large crowd since high school, when I was the lead in the school musical. This is the most adventurous thing I’ve done since I got sick last year, and it feels like a big step. It IS a big step, and I’ve got the nerves to prove it! So today’s post will be very short and sweet.
This recipe for Ayurvedic Granola is one that I’ve had in my back pocket for a little while. I love granola, and I love warming spices in the wintertime, so this was a mashup made in holistic heaven. Ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and cardamom give this granola an almost chai-like flavor, and are consistent to Ayurvedic cooking. Banyan Botanicals has a great resource on this.
I hope you love this granola!
Ayurvedic Granola
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 Cups Rolled Oats
- 1/3 Cup Pepitas
- 2/3 Cup Pecans chopped
- 1/3 Cup Coconut Flakes not shredded
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil melted
- 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
- 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 Tsp Turmeric
- 1/8 Tsp Cardamom
- 1/8 Tsp Ginger Powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a bowl, mix dry ingredients.
- In another, smaller bowl, mix wet ingredients (melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and spices).
- Once oven is preheated, fold wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir to combine thoroughly.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spread granola out into the thinnest layer possible (some overlap is okay).
- Bake at 325 degrees F for 15 minutes, checking often to prevent burning.
- Just after being taken out of the oven, granola will still be slightly soft. Let cool for about 10-15 minutes to harden.
- Serve with your favorite plant milk or vegan yogurt, and enjoy!
Quote of the Day:
Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still.
– Chinese Proverb
P.S.
If you make this recipe and post it on Instagram, be sure to tag me @wellandfull and #wellandfull so I can see! I love seeing your takes on my recipes :)
22 Comments
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
February 21, 2017 at 12:41 pmI was instantly pulled in by the gorgeous glow of this granola, and once you mention a “chai-like flavor” I love it even ten times more! Ahhh I would be super nervous too but I absolutely admire you for doing it in spite of the nerves. Tons of luck and you-will-kill-it vibes to you <3
Sarah
February 21, 2017 at 8:48 pmAwww thank you Natalie!! I appreciate the good vibes!! <3
Lauren @ Lauren Caris Cooks
February 22, 2017 at 3:02 amWow you’re so brave!! Good luck! I hope it went well! The granola looks amazing too :)
Sarah
February 22, 2017 at 9:46 amThanks so much Lauren!! <3
Sandra
February 22, 2017 at 6:12 amWow!! Delicious Granolas…
Thanks
Sarah
February 22, 2017 at 9:46 amHope you like it, Sandra!! :)
Karlie
February 22, 2017 at 6:40 amYou are going to do AMAZING! Sending you all the good vibes <3 I can't wait to try this granola. Maybe a future post on Ayurvedic nutrition would be cool? xo
Sarah
February 22, 2017 at 9:47 amAww thanks Karlie!! I’m also planning on doing some more posts about Ayurvedic nutrition principles as I progress in my nutrition course ;)
Julia Mueller
February 22, 2017 at 9:58 amGood luck on your performance tonight! I’m sure you’ll be awesome! I admire your courage – I certainly would have a difficult time performing in front of a crowd, and I know you’ll do great! Sending you all my good juju.
This granola looks amazing, m’dear! Definitely great fuel for breakfast or snack everyday!
Sarah
February 22, 2017 at 10:25 amThank you so much, Julia!! I don’t know what I was thinking when I said I’d do it, but here’s to hoping it goes well! I appreciate your good juju :D
Sophie | Wholehearted Eats
February 22, 2017 at 1:11 pmThis is everything I want in a breakfast bowl! Did you read my mind, or what? Being on stage is something I find super duper nerve recking too, but I’m sure you rocked the show! I’d love to see a clip of you singing sometime :)
Sarah
February 22, 2017 at 3:03 pmAww thanks Sophie!! I’m actually singing with them tonight, so I’m still a bundle of nerves!!
Maya | Spice + Sprout
February 22, 2017 at 7:02 pmAww, Sarah!!! Good luck, you’re going to be awesome <3 <3 <3
Sarah
February 23, 2017 at 12:00 pmThank you Maya <3 <3
Maria
February 23, 2017 at 11:07 amTurmeric, cardamom, and ginger? This sounds like heaven!! I love granola sweetened with maple syrup the best. this looks absolutely fabulous and with BIG clusters! Bonus:)
Sarah
February 23, 2017 at 12:01 pmI love clusters too!! Clumpy granola is the best granola!! ;) Thanks Maria!
Tory Howell
March 28, 2017 at 11:25 amI love making my own granola at home because I have a gluten allergy and many granolas make me sick, but I had not been able to find a go-to recipe that I really loved until this one. This was by far the best granola I have ever tasted or made. Thank you so much!
Sarah
March 28, 2017 at 12:55 pmI’m so glad you liked the recipe, Tory!! Thanks a million for leaving a note, it made my day :)
Shenika Keis
November 4, 2017 at 2:50 amThank you for such a delicious recipe. Your blog is really very fantastic because all the recipes provided by you are really interesting.
Sarah
November 4, 2017 at 12:25 pmThank you so much for your kind words, Shenika! I’m so glad to hear you liked this granola recipe :)
Beth Hall
November 29, 2020 at 1:36 pmThis has become my favorite granola! I substituted slivered almonds for the pecans, to better suit my dosha, and added a few sunflower seeds. It’s easy to make, not too sweet (which I love), and is delicious. Thank you!!
Sarah
December 9, 2020 at 9:50 amThat’s amazing!! I love that you customized the recipe to your preference, that’s exactly what I hope for in my recipes! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review :) – Sarah