Best 2 Sweet And Salty Granola Recipes

Sweet and salty granola is a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of whole grains, nuts, and seeds. With so many different recipes available, it can be difficult to know where to start. This article will provide you with some tips for finding the best sweet and salty granola recipe for your needs. We'll also discuss the different ingredients that are typically used in sweet and salty granola, and how to customize your recipe to create a unique and flavorful snack.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET AND SALTY CHOCOLATE GRANOLA

Sweet and Salty Chocolate Granola image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h40m

Yield 7 cups (about 14 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup olive oil
1 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup raw almonds
1 cup raw walnut halves
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chunks, such as Scharffenberger 70%

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, oil, syrup and salt. Toss well to coat evenly. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove the baking sheet and stir in the almonds and walnuts. Bake, stirring halfway through to brown evenly, an additional 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely, then stir in the chocolate chunks.
The granola will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

SWEET AND SALTY GRANOLA

Sweet and Salty Granola image

A great granola recipe that's a perfect addition to cereal, yogurt, fruit or even just to enjoy plain.

Provided by Alison M

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Granola Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup water
3 cups rolled oats
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat an oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Cover a 10x15 inch pan with wax paper.
Mix brown sugar and water in a microwave safe bowl. Cook in microwave to dissolve the sugar, about 1 minute. Combine oats, salt, walnuts, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir in sugar mixture, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix well. Pour mixture onto the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Create clusters by squeezing small handfuls of the oat mixture together.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and gently stir granola using a spoon. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes. The granola will be slightly browned and will continue to harden as they cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 75.9 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

Tips:

Use a variety of oats, such as rolled oats, quick-cooking oats, and steel-cut oats, to create a granola with a variety of textures.
Choose nuts and seeds that you enjoy, such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, and chia seeds.
Add dried fruits, such as raisins, cranberries, cherries, and apricots, for a sweet and chewy texture.
Use a variety of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, to add flavor to the granola.
Bake the granola at a low temperature for a longer period of time to create a crispy granola.
Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Sweet and salty granola is a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on its own, added to yogurt or oatmeal, or used as a topping for salads and desserts. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a sweet and salty granola recipe that everyone will enjoy.