We LOVE granola and this Cashew Butter Cardamom Granola is no exception. Store-bought kinds can be high in sugar and use processed oils but this homemade version is just how we like it – low sugar with healthy fats, protein, and other good-for-you ingredients. Eat it straight up as a snack or with almond milk or yogurt for a delicious, healthy breakfast!

Cashew Butter Cardamom Granola

Makes: 3 cups of granola
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1½ cup cashews, chopped
• ½ cup pecans, chopped
• ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1 tsp cardamom
• 1½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup dates pitted, chopped, and soaked
• ¾ cup cashew butter
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Whisk the wet ingredients until smooth.
3. Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Then add the wet to dry, and stir to combine.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and pour the granola over top. Don’t worry about spreading it too evenly – you’ll want some chunks! bake for 30 minutes, flipping the granola halfway.
5. Let the granola cool completely before breaking it up. Store in an airtight container, away from heat.