Sourdough Discard Granola (Cinnamon Sourdough Granola Recipe)
Don't toss that sourdough discard! Make this cozy cinnamon sourdough discard granola recipe that combines the rich flavors of three types of nuts with warm cinnamon and maple syrup. Each cluster is perfectly crispy, with just the right amount of sweetness and a notable sourdough twist.
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Ingredients
- 320 g rolled oats 3 heaping cups
- 145 g almonds measured whole, then chopped; 1 heaping cup*
- 140 g hazelnuts measured whole, then chopped; 1 heaping cup*
- 125 g walnuts measured whole, then chopped; 1 heaping cup*
- 10 g vanilla extract 2 tsp
- 110 g sourdough discard 1/2 cup**
- 15 g cinnamon 3 TBSP
- 4 g salt 1 tsp, Diamond Brand
- 150 g maple syrup 1/2 cup
- 100 g coconut oil 1/2 cup
- 20 g chia seeds optional, 1/8 cup
Instructions
- Preheat oven. Preheat oven to 325ºF. Use this time to chop the nuts if you haven’t already.
- Combine oats, nuts, and seasoning. Combine oats, nuts, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to incorporate the dry ingredients.320 g rolled oats, 145 g almonds, 140 g hazelnuts, 125 g walnuts, 15 g cinnamon, 4 g salt
- Add wet ingredients. Pour in coconut oil, sourdough discard, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.10 g vanilla extract, 110 g sourdough discard, 150 g maple syrup, 100 g coconut oil
- Add in chia seeds. Add chia seeds last, if using, and stir to evenly distribute.20 g chia seeds
- First bake. Spread on a half sheet sized baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 mins.
- Stir + rotate granola. After 20 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and carefully stir the granola around to encourage even browning.
- Second bake. Return the pan to the oven and continue to bake for an additional 15 - 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and press. Once the granola is evenly browned, remove it from the oven. Be careful of the hot pan, and firmly press the granola down with a spatula. This helps the clusters form as they cool.
- Cool and store. Allow your granola to cool completely before storing in an airtight storage container.
Notes
🍞 a note about discard
If your discard is very bubbly, you can use more of it. When my starter is very flat and dense (no bubbles) it can weigh up to 150g for a 1/2 cup measure. If it is bubbly and starting to lose leavening power, it can weigh 110g for a 1/2 cup measure. I have tested this with up to 150g of discard per batch and it's still great!ℹ️ troubleshooting tips
- big clusters - to get the crunchiest, most clustered granola, it is imperative that you press the granola down in the pan with the back of a firm spatula immediately after it comes out of the oven and do not touch it again until it has completely cooled!
- unevenly baked - I know it’s annoying to stop baking halfway and stir the ingredients together on the pan but it’s worth this extra effort to make sure that your granola toast evenly. Burnt granola is NOT the vibe!
- not crunchy - If your granola still seems sort of tender and not very crunchy, you can pop it back in the oven at 200°F, or allow it to cool in the oven as the oven cools down, too.
- not sweet enough - it’s safe to give your granola a taste before baking to make sure you like the flavor! You can add more syrup, a few tablespoons at a time.
♻️ customize your granola
- go nuts - you can use a mix of whatever seeds and nuts you have on hand! A good rule of thumb is 1/2 - 1 cup of nuts per cup of oats.
- oil swap - I’ve tested this recipe using sunflower oil, avocado oil, and canola oil, so you can use any neutral flavored oil you’ve got on hand. You can also use melted butter if you prefer.
- sweetener swap - switch out the maple syrup for honey, agave, or even your favorite infused simple syrup. Depending on the consistency and moisture content of your chosen syrup, you may need to bake your granola a little longer.
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.004gSodium: 133mgPotassium: 355mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 3mg
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