Sourdough Discard Granola with Crunchy Clusters
Sourdough discard granola is easy to make, full of cozy flavor, and bakes into big crunchy clusters that are perfect for yogurt bowls, with milk or snacking by the handful. Made with wholesome, nutrient-dense oats, nuts, and seeds, plus just the right touch of sweetness from maple syrup or honey, this granola is hearty, nourishing, and far better than anything you'll find at the store.
Servings: 14 (½ cup each)
Calories: 288kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup almonds chopped (or your favorite nut)
- ¼ cup sprouted pumpkin seeds (or more chopped nuts)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoon hemp hearts
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- ⅓ cup coconut oil melted
- ⅓ cup sourdough discard
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, flaxseed, hemp seeds, cinnamon and salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, sourdough discard, and vanilla extract. Add the mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, mix until the oats and nuts are fully coated.
- Pour the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread into an even layer so everything is touching, and use your spatula to press the mixture down (this helps to create big clusters).
- Bake until lightly golden brown, about 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before breaking (this will give you big clusters). Once cooled, use your hands to break into big or small clusters.
- Store in an airtight container (I like to use glass mason jars) for up to 2 weeks or in a freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg
