Description
This Matzah Granola recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional granola by incorporating crispy matzah and a blend of nuts and seeds. Sweetened with maple syrup and brown sugar, and lightly toasted to perfection, this crunchy and flavorful granola is perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 Matzo
- 1/2 cup Sunflower Seeds
- 1/4 cup Unblanched Whole Almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/4 cup Coconut
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Safflower Oil
- 2 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 275-300 degrees Fahrenheit (140-150 degrees Celsius) to ensure a gentle toasting process for the granola.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together broken matzah pieces with sunflower seeds, unblanched whole almonds, safflower oil, brown sugar, maple syrup, sea salt, and vanilla extract until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread Mixture: Spread the combined mixture in a thin, even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Bake the Granola: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to ensure the granola toasts evenly and doesn’t burn. The granola should become very lightly toasted.
- Cool and Add Coconut: Allow the granola to cool completely. Once cooled, break into smaller pieces if larger chunks have formed. Stir in the shredded coconut to add an extra layer of flavor and texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your crunchy, toasted matzah granola is now ready to be enjoyed on its own, with yogurt, milk, or as a topping for your favorite desserts.
Notes
- Keep an eye on the granola while baking to prevent burning, as the low temperature requires patience.
- Feel free to substitute safflower oil with other neutral oils like canola or vegetable oil.
- You can add dried fruits like raisins or cranberries after baking for extra sweetness and texture.
- Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks to maintain crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Keywords: matzah granola, jewish granola, crunchy granola, homemade granola, snack, breakfast, matzo recipe
