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July 29, 2016 By Tina Dawson 14 Comments

Saffron & Almond Granola

Saffron Almond Granola Parfaits

I am sure you’ve all had granola, even homemade ones, but have you tried one flavoured with Saffron and Cardamom? I bet not! It is so immensely fragrant, crunchy and divine! The entire house smelled heavenly for hours after baking this Saffron & Almond Granola.

Saffron is one of the holy spices in India. Expectant mothers are given saffron infused milk during their pregnancy, and although the official reason is that the child being born will be ‘fair’, the actual reason is to imbibe the mother and foetus with its antiseptic, antidepressant, anti-oxidant, digestive and anti-convulsant properties.

It’s good for the grown-ups too. It is the world’s costliest spice, not just because of the manual labour involved in it’s harvest, but also for the glorious health benefits a single pinch can provide.

With saffron, a small pinch can go a long way. Overdo it, and you’ll end up with a nasty, medicine-like taste in your mouth.

Saffron Almond Granola Parfaits 3

Which is why, this granola is the perfect way to introduce tiny doses of saffron each day into your diet. And it’s quite simple too. Makes you want to kick yourself for all the times you bought granola from the store.

First, gather all the ingredients together. You will need to soak the saffron in warm water to steep the flavour and color. Just remember to use lukewarm water, not hot water.

Saffron and almond granola ingredients

Stir together all the wet ingredients. Don’t worry about the sugar, it’ll melt in the oven and create those beautiful clumps you want.

Saffron and almond granola wet ingredients

Stir in the oats, nuts, raisins and other dry ingredients. Mix it all together.

Saffron Almond Granola mixture

Spread onto a lined baking tray and bake for an hour. If you don’t like clumpy granola, stir ever 15 minutes to break up the clumps (like I did). Otherwise, wait till it’s out of the oven and cooled before you scoop out the granola.

Saffron Almond granola prebake

Layer yogurt, granola and berries into a glass and serve! Best eaten immediately after layering to prevent sogginess.

Saffron Almond Granola Parfaits

When you make these (which I really think you SHOULD!), be sure to SHARE YOUR PHOTOS with me through Facebook, Instagram (@loveisinmytummy) or Twitter (@loveisinmytummy). I’d love to see what you cook from here and will share it with pride on my social media feeds.

Saffron & Almond Granola

Created by Tina Dawson on July 29, 2016

Saffron Almond Granola Parfaits

  • Prep Time:5m
  • Cook Time:1h
  • Total Time:1h 5m
  • Yield: About 4 cups

Ingredients

  • 3 c quick cooking oats
  • 1/2 c almond slivers
  • 1/4 c dried raisins
  • 1/3 c honey
  • 1/3 c brown sugar
  • 1/4 c vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp. warm water
  • pinch of saffron
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 cardamom pods, powdered
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F/120°C. Line a medium baking tray with foil.
  2. Steep the saffron strands in warm water until it turns orange and fragrant.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together honey, oil, saffron water and salt until combined.
  4. To the liquid, add the oats, almonds, raisins, cinnamon and cardamom powder. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
  5. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake at 250°F/120°C for 1 hour. For clumpy granola, do not stir while baking.
  6. Cool on a wire rack and when completely cool, break up into chunks with a spoon and store in an airtight container for upto a month.
Source: Adapted from All Recipes
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Filed Under: All Recipes, American, Breakfast, Cuisines, Desserts, Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: Breakfast, Brown Sugar, Cereal, Granola, Honey, Saffron

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Comments

  1. cakespy says

    August 5, 2016 at 8:57 am

    Wow, now this is a great idea!! I love the idea of fancying-up my granola with saffron. Fascinating flavor profile!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      August 5, 2016 at 10:23 am

      Thanks a lot Jessie! I hope you try this sometime!

      Reply
  2. Immaculate says

    July 30, 2016 at 7:02 am

    WOW! Never would have thought to use saffron this way. I have some leftover in the pantry that I have been using to make some rice pilau . Now I know what to try next. Sooo Enticing.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      August 1, 2016 at 1:12 pm

      Oooh, rice pulao with saffron, amazing!!!! This was too! thanks Immaculate!

      Reply
  3. Krysten says

    July 30, 2016 at 1:31 am

    Saffron is one of my favorite spices.
    I never knew that about India though, I definitely did not have saffron milk when I was pregnant.
    I am going to have to try this granola soon!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      August 1, 2016 at 1:13 pm

      Oh yeah Krysten, it’s Saffron is very important in India! If you love Saffron, you gotta try this!

      Reply
  4. Amanda Mason says

    July 29, 2016 at 9:19 pm

    You’re pictures are breathtaking! Oh my goodness!! Saffron and Cardamom….yes going to try it!! So excited for this recipe!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      July 29, 2016 at 11:00 pm

      Thanks Amanda! It is sooo fragrant I tell you… next time I run out of scented candles, I am gonna bake a batch!

      Reply
  5. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says

    July 29, 2016 at 8:10 pm

    This sounds like the most delicious granola ever! Saffron is so expensive that it makes me nervous to use, but this sounds tasty

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      July 29, 2016 at 11:00 pm

      Thanks Sarah!!!! I know it’s super expensive, so I use it so carefully and this seemed like a nice way to incorporate a little awesomeness into the diet daily!

      Reply
  6. AiPing | Curious Nut says

    July 29, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    Wow… saffron in granola. Now that’s a classy granola indeed. Not to mention that they look absolutely gorgeous and delicious. Let’s not forget the almonds which makes things extra delish. Yum!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      July 29, 2016 at 11:02 pm

      Thanks AiPing! I know, it feels like this granola deserved a top hat and a monocle!

      Reply
  7. Ludmilla says

    July 29, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    Wow!! Beautiful photos! I love the combination of the ingredients!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      July 29, 2016 at 11:02 pm

      Thanks Ludmilla!!!

      Reply

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