This homemade superfood turmeric granola bursts with good-for-you ingredients and has that perfect spiced vs sweet balance of flavor. And that crunch is so amazing, even if this recipe is made without oil or egg whites! Make it part of your weekly meal-prep routine and enjoy a healthy and nourishing breakfast all week. Gluten-free and vegan.
We go through bags of granola each week. Mostly as a crunchy topping for our regular strawberry banana smoothie bowl or this amazing banana vanilla smoothie bowl, but also just for a quick breakfast with plant milk and berries.
So when I prepare my own granola from scratch, then it feels like a special morning! This vanilla almond granola is my go-to recipe to make at home, but also, this spiced sweet potato granola is amazing when you have the extra time to cook the root vegetable.
And now this loaded superfood turmeric granola is SO FLAVORFUL it became one of our favorite recipe to make!
As a side note, try this turmeric granola simply served with dairy-free milk, it's like enjoying a bowl of golden milk cereal, the beautiful yellow hue is so appetizing!
Are you looking for more ways to enjoy turmeric for breakfast? Check out this turmeric oatmeal, this yellow turmeric bread and this healthy turmeric orange shot recipe!
Let me know in the comments if you give it a try! ❤️
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❤️ Why you will love this recipe
- Healthy and especially rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fats and fiber.
- Simple recipe and easy
- SO crunchy and flavorful!
- Great for meal prep: you can make a large batch as it stores well
- Very versatile
- Made without oil, refined granulated sugar and honey
- Vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free
🗒 Ingredient notes (+ substitutions)
- Rolled oats: choose the thick kind, also called old fashioned, for best texture and maximum health benefits. If looking for a gluten-free recipe, then choose certified GF oats.
- Coconut flakes: they add so much texture! Coconut flakes are such a great whole food as it is not processed much and so rich in fiber (and manganese). Choose unsweetened.
- Nuts/seeds: I used a mix of almonds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds and ground flaxseeds. You can also swap for other nuts and seeds as you wish, such as walnuts, pecans or sunflower seeds.
- Goji berries or raisins: goji berries are so rich in antioxidants and add a nice chewy texture to balance the crispy granola, but feel free to use raisins instead or your favorite dried fruit.
- Maple syrup: adds an amazing caramel-like flavor, but can also use brown rice syrup.
- Almond butter: adds a delicious nutty flavor and helps create a thick sauce with the maple syrup to clump the granola into mini clusters without adding any processed oil.
⭐️ Full list of ingredients (+ quantities) down below in the recipe card!
📝 Variations
There are a few ways you can modify this recipe to your taste, as long as you keep the ratio liquid vs dry.
You can play around with the spices and add more, such as nutmeg, black pepper, ginger, cardamom and even, feel free to add more turmeric for a stronger flavor. The turmeric flavor is mild to moderate, so it can take a little more if you want an extra spiced version. I also found that the spices mellow out as the granola cools down, just something to keep in mind.
Then, also experiment with:
- chocolate chips
- dried cranberries
- freeze-dried or dehydrated fruits such as strawberries and raspberries
🍽 How to make superfood turmeric granola
Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine the almond butter with the maple syrup, cinnamon and turmeric powder. Whisk well until smooth and combined. You want to ensure there are no clumps of almond butter anymore.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients (oats, pumpkin seeds, almonds, coconut flakes, ground flax, hemp seeds, cacao nibs (if using) and salt).
Step 3: Then, pour the almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well until uniform. Transfer the mixture over the prepared baking sheet and use the back of a spoon to spread it out while pressing on it. Keep the granola all in one compact layer so it can clump nicely while it bakes. Bake at 300ºF for 15 minutes, then stir/flip, press again and bake for another 15 minutes.
Step 4: When the granola is done, then sprinkle the goji berries or raisins all over without touching the granola and bake for another 2 minutes. This is optional, you don't have to roast the berries, you can just add them to the cold granola. Take the granola out of the oven and let it completely cool down on the baking sheet without touching it. This will allow it to crisp and clump nicely, so be patient!
⭐️ Detailed recipe (+ video) down below in the recipe card!
💡 Helpful tips
- The way you spread the granola is kinda important to ensure best crispy texture. Avoid chunks of granola scattered all over on the baking sheet, but instead, keep the mixture all in one layer and also all cohesive. You should not see many empty spots!
- Granolas can burn quickly, especially on the edges! So, watch carefully, especially in the last few minutes, and take it out a little earlier if you feel like it is getting too browned. Every oven is different, so baking time may vary slightly.
- Don't add the goji berries at the beginning or they will burn. You need to add the goji berries completely at the end once done baking or only roast them for 1-2 min.
- The granola NEEDS to cool down before enjoying, this is part of the process. Cooling it down will crisp the granola and allow the forming of mini clusters.
- I highly recommend not to omit or swap the ground flax as it is responsible for the formation of the small clusters.
🍴 Serving suggestions
This granola is amazing simply served with milk and fresh fruits. The spices and maple syrup slowly infuse the milk with color and flavor, just like sweet golden milk! Try pairing with chopped apples or pear to complement the spices.
Also, we eat smoothie bowls often, so this granola is going to be perfect to add a crunchy and spiced topping to frozen bowls. It would pair well with this peach smoothie bowl or a vanilla smoothie bowl.
Use this crispy granola to add a nice crunch to a tropical coconut chia parfait, Warm chia pudding, Flaxseed pudding or chia and flaxseed pudding. You can also check out this video of what I eat in a day to get more inspiration on how to make a chia and yogurt parfait.
❗️ Storage tips
Be sure to first let the granola completely cool down before touching and storing.
Once ready, then transfer to an airtight container, preferably a glass container, and keep at room temperature for up to 1 week (or 2 weeks in the fridge). This granola stores very well and keeps its nice crispy texture, making it a great recipe to prep ahead.
And did you know that you can also freeze granola? This is perfect to batch cook more if you are into meal prep or freeze half of it if you know you won't finish it on time.
❓ FAQs
I highly recommend avoiding quick-cooking oats and using the thicker old-fashioned kind of oats. Quick cooking might give you a result that's a little mushy and with a texture that's not very pleasant.
I haven't tried using other seed/nut butter to make it, but I would think that tahini or pumpkin seed butter instead of almond butter would work just the same to make this recipe nut-free. Also, in that case, swap the almonds for more seeds.
No, you need to use ground flax to make this recipe. Ground flax makes it possible for the omega-3 to be absorbed by the gut and also, the powdery ground flax texture will help create little clumps. You can buy already ground flax at the grocery store or grind the seeds yourself using a high-speed blender (once ground, keep it in the fridge).
🌱 More healthy turmeric recipes you might like
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📖 Recipe
Superfood Turmeric Granola with Goji Berries
Ingredients
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ¾ cup coconut flakes
- ⅓ cup almonds - roughly chopped
- ¼ cup cacao nibs
- ¼ cup ground flax seeds
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup goji berries or raisins - to add at the end
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the almond butter, maple syrup, turmeric and cinnamon to a medium bowl and whisk well until smooth. Set aside.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl (EXCEPT for the goji berries or raisins) and then, pour the wet mixture over. Stir well to coat all the ingredients, which can take a whole minute of stirring until uniform (it should be sticky and feel a little thick).
- Pour the granola mixture over the prepared baking sheet and use a spatula to spread/press it out nicely on one layer but compact without many empty spots on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then stir/flip gently the granola and bake for another 15 minutes (watch carefully in the last few minutes so it does not burn).
- Then, sprinkle the goji berries or raisins over and bake for about 1-2 more minutes (this is optional, the goji berries don't have to be roasted).
- Leave the granola untouched at room temperature until completely cooled down: it will crisp while resting and chilling! Then, transfer in a glass storing container and enjoy with milk, over smoothie bowls or layered with chia parfaits for a nice crunch.
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Notes
- The granola can be kept at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the fridge for 2 weeks. Can also be frozen!
- This recipe is pretty versatile as long as you keep the ratio liquid vs dry. Try swapping the almonds for walnuts, pecans or cashews and include different seeds such as sesame, sunflower or poppy seeds.
- I haven't tried making this recipe with different nut/seed butter, but if you must make it nut-free, then try using tahini or pumpkin seed butter instead of almond butter and swap the almonds for more seeds.
- You can also add more spices! This granola has a mild to moderate level of turmeric flavor, so you can add a dash extra if you are into stronger spice flavors. Also, try adding some cardamom, ginger, nutmeg or ground black pepper.
- This granola is amazing to garnish this strawberry smoothie bowl, peach smoothie bowl, coconut chia parfait, chia and flaxseed pudding or a warm chia pudding.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Great recipe, we love it
Glad it worked out!
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Super super bon! Texture et saveur parfaite
Oh yeah! Merci pour le commentaire! 🙂