CRUNCHY GRANOLA OVER PLAIN YOGURT: MIDDLE EASTERN-STYLE

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Crunchy Granola over Plain Yogurt: Middle Eastern-Style image

My expanded version of Family Fun's recipe for 'Crunchy Granola' with a Middle Eastern flavor. Inspired also by a delicious breakfast we enjoyed last weekend for Mother's Day at a local restaurant and which was --Tasty Dish-- approved!

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup Greek yogurt (approximately-we like Nancy's whole milk yogurt) or 1 cup plain yogurt (approximately-we like Nancy's whole milk yogurt)
rose water (I used about 1/2 teaspoon for 1 cup of plain yogurt) or orange blossom water, to taste (I used about 1/2 teaspoon for 1 cup of plain yogurt)
Agave or honey, for drizzling
4 cups rolled oats
1 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons pistachios
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons demerara or 1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup raw agave syrup or 1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup filtered water
3/4 cup dried fruit (I added raisins, tart cherries, medjool dates and one tablespoon barberries to equal 3/4 cup.)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, wheat germ, nuts, sesame and sunflower seeds, maple syrup/demerara or brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom and salt.
  • Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the olive oil, agave or honey, and water. Toss the mixture until it is well combined, then spread it evenly on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake the granola until lightly browned, approximately 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to keep the mixture from sticking.
  • Set aside to cool completely, then stir in the dried fruit.
  • Store left over granola in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • For 1 serving: Spoon yogurt into a serving bowl. Stir the rosewater or orange blossom water into the yogurt (start with a small amount then adjust).
  • Top yogurt with some of the granola (about 1/2 cup give or take) and add a light drizzle of agave or honey.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 177.3, Carbohydrate 63.9, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 15.3

Nicole Orso
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This granola is delicious! It's the perfect combination of crunchy and sweet, and it's the perfect addition to my morning yogurt. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Randean Ritchie
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I'm not a big fan of yogurt, but I love this recipe! The granola is so crunchy and flavorful, and it's the perfect topping for yogurt. I'll definitely be making this again.


Majoe Mpofu Emjay
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This is the best granola recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it turns out perfectly every time. I love the combination of flavors and the yogurt makes it a perfect breakfast or snack.


amresh thapa
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This granola is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still delicious. I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.


Angel1 Babee
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I followed the recipe exactly and the granola turned out perfectly. It's so delicious and crunchy, and it's the perfect addition to my morning yogurt.


Gary Loppo
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This granola is amazing! It's so crunchy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the plain yogurt. I love the addition of the Middle Eastern spices, which give it a unique and delicious twist.


Mike Fields
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I'm not a big fan of granola, but I loved this recipe! The yogurt is so creamy and flavorful, and the granola adds a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Koburunga Lillian
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This recipe is a keeper! The granola is so crunchy and flavorful, and the yogurt is the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Aftab King
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The yogurt was a bit too tart for my taste, but the granola was delicious. I'll try making it again with a different type of yogurt next time.


Justina Abdu
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This granola is so addictive! I can't stop eating it. It's the perfect combination of crunchy and sweet.


TABUANITOGA Sunia
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I didn't have any plain yogurt, so I used Greek yogurt instead. It turned out fine, but I think it would have been better with plain yogurt.


Tim of Denjar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the granola turned out great! I love the combination of flavors and the yogurt makes it a perfect breakfast or snack.


Noel Añorve
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The granola was a bit too crunchy for my taste, but the yogurt was delicious. I'll try making it again with less granola next time.


Habib Islam
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This granola is amazing! It's so crunchy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the plain yogurt. I love the addition of the Middle Eastern spices, which give it a unique and delicious twist. I'll definitely be making this again!