CRUNCHY GRANOLA OVER PLAIN YOGURT: MIDDLE EASTERN-STYLE

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

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Ingredients

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

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Aqib Ghori

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover granola. I always have a bag of granola in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.

Talib Talib

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to start the day!

Sajawal Ali Solangi

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This is the perfect recipe for a quick and easy breakfast. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just grab it and go in the morning.

Happy Machete

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I'm not a fan of the Middle Eastern spices in this recipe. I think they overpower the other flavors.

Winnie Ndagire

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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and a drizzle of honey, and it was much better.

Aasfii Baloch

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This is a great recipe for a healthy and filling breakfast. I often make a big batch of granola on the weekend and then enjoy it with yogurt and fruit throughout the week.

Lyns'c Cheremond

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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've tried it with different types of yogurt, granola, and spices, and it's always delicious.

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I'm allergic to nuts, so I had to substitute the almonds and walnuts in this recipe. It still turned out great!

Gustavo Rockie

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This recipe is a bit too time-consuming for me. I prefer granola recipes that are quicker and easier to make.

Sparkles Fowler

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I'm not a big fan of granola, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The yogurt and spices make it a lot more palatable.

Erik Danc

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover yogurt. I always have a container of yogurt in my fridge, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.