Sourdough Discard Granola
INGREDIENTS
- 60 g liquid fat (avocado oil, coconut oil, olive oil)
- 60 g liquid sweetener (maple syrup, honey, agave)
- 40 g light brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 100 g sourdough starter (active or discard)
- 10 g vanilla extract
- 200 g oats (old fashioned are best, but quick also works)
- 100 g seeds (pepitas, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds)
- 100 g nuts (pecans, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios)
- 100 g dried fruit (raisins, blueberries, cranberries, apricots, dates, cherries, pineapple; chop up larger dried fruit)
- 50 g shredded coconut (optional)
- 5 g sea salt
- 5 g cinnamon (or other preferred spices)
Equipment
- Half sheet pan (USA Pan is my favorite; it's nonstick but does not use Teflon)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 60 g liquid fat, 60 g liquid sweetener, 40 g light brown sugar, 100 g sourdough starter, and 10 g vanilla extract. Then, mix in 200 g oats, 100 g seeds, 100 g nuts, 100 g dried fruit, 50 g shredded coconut, 5 g sea salt, and 5 g cinnamon (or other preferred spices).
- Spray a half sheet pan with oil or line it with parchment paper. Spread granola mixture in an even layer on sheet pan, pressing down with a spatula or the back of a measuring cup. Compacting the mixture will encourage clumps.
- Bake for 30 minutes, rotating sheet pan halfway through. If you prefer clusters, do not break apart the mixture during baking. If you prefer a loose granola mixture, toss the mixture halfway through baking.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before breaking apart into clumps. Store in an airtight container (I prefer glass) at room temperature. Keeps for up to 4 weeks.
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Notes
- If you want a less-sweet granola (not that this recipe is overly sweet), you can omit the light brown sugar or cut it back.
- The ingredient ideas in the Ingredients section are all suggestions, but they're not comprehensive. If you have other seeds, nuts, or dried fruit on hand that aren't listed there, don't be afraid to use them!
Nutrition Facts
Sourdough Discard Granola
Serving Size
1 batch
Amount per Serving
Calories
3617
% Daily Value*
Fat
207
g
318
%
Saturated Fat
51
g
319
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
25
g
Monounsaturated Fat
79
g
Sodium
2006
mg
87
%
Potassium
2444
mg
70
%
Carbohydrates
375
g
125
%
Fiber
61
g
254
%
Sugar
145
g
161
%
Protein
80
g
160
%
Vitamin A
41
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
446
mg
45
%
Iron
17
mg
94
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
