--- title: "The Best Granola Ever" id: "9894" type: "post" slug: "subtly-spiced-super-crunchy-orange-tahini-and-cashew-granola" published_at: "2020-05-02T17:21:50+00:00" modified_at: "2024-06-19T14:05:37+00:00" url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2020/05/02/subtly-spiced-super-crunchy-orange-tahini-and-cashew-granola/" markdown_url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2020/05/02/subtly-spiced-super-crunchy-orange-tahini-and-cashew-granola.md" excerpt: "Subtly Spiced, Super Crunchy, Orange, Tahini And Cashew Granola (alias: The Best Granola Ever!). I never really liked granola when I was a kid. Then I found out that the few granola options around here when I was little were..." taxonomy_category: - "Breakfast" - "Snacks" taxonomy_language: - "English" --- # The Best Granola Ever by [Gaby](https://mondaydreams.com/author/gabysommer/) on [May 2, 2020](https://mondaydreams.com/2020/05/02/subtly-spiced-super-crunchy-orange-tahini-and-cashew-granola/) in [Breakfast](https://mondaydreams.com/category/breakfast/) , [Snacks](https://mondaydreams.com/category/snacks/) [Jump to Recipe](#recipe) [Jump to Video](#recipe-video) [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/lightly-spiced-super-crunchy-orange-tahini-and-cashew-granola) Lightly Spiced, Super Crunchy, Orange, Tahini And Cashew Granola (alias: The Best Granola Ever!). I never really liked granola when I was a kid. Then I found out that the few granola options around here when I was little were really, well, tasteless. I then traveled and tried a few other brands and that changed my mind. Although, I need to say this, I’m still really picky about granola. There are a few things I need in my granola (and no, I don’t like it any other way): crunch + the right amount of sweetness + a punch of flavor; and, of course, nutrition. I call this, the perfect combo. Granola is one of those things that can easily be healthy and so yummy at the same time; and it should! A bowl of granola can pack so many nutrients and so much flavor, my mood improves just thinking about it. But, enough of the healthy stuff, let’s talk about what really makes you want to eat something: taste. This is, by far, the most delicious granola EVER. Okay, maybe that’s just my orange-tahini obsession talking; but I promise you it is truly delicious! I dare you to stop at just one tablespoon. It tastes like dessert, SO ADDICTIVE. This is not a cheap granola recipe, but it is so worth it. It has so much more to offer than traditional ‘full of oats’ granolas; plus it makes plenty and it will keep for weeks. I always have home-made granola in my pantry, sometimes chocolate, sometimes cinnamon, but I always, always, have orange, tahini and cashew granola. It is, by far, my favorite; and it goes with everything! **If you try it, let us know what you think. Tag us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) [@mondaydreamsblog](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) or leave a comment below, we love hearing from you!** ## Lightly Spiced, Super Crunchy, Orange, Tahini And Cashew Granola Crunchy, nourishing, refined sugar-free, lightly spiced, AMAZING orange, tahini and cashew granola. So easy to make and so full of flavor. It is also vegan and GF. Plus, you can store it in an airtight container for up to a month and add it to smoothie bowls, yogurt, fresh fruit, ice-cream or your favorite plant-based milk. [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/lightly-spiced-super-crunchy-orange-tahini-and-cashew-granola) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2020%2F05%2F02%2Fsubtly-spiced-super-crunchy-orange-tahini-and-cashew-granola%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2FOrange-Tahini-and-Cashew-Granola-0002-web.jpg&description=Lightly+Spiced%2C+Super+Crunchy%2C+Orange%2C+Tahini+And+Cashew+Granola&is_video=false) Servings 5 Cups ### Ingredients - 1cupcashews - ½cupalmonds - ½cupsunflower seeds - ½cuppumpkin seeds - ½cuprolled oats,GF if necessary - ½cupcoconut flakes - ⅔cupshredded coconut - 2Tbspsesame seeds - 3Tbsprunny tahini - 3Tbspcoconut nectar* - 3Tbspcoconut oil - ½tsppure vanilla extract - ½tspground cardamom - ¼tspground ginger - PinchHimalayan salt - Zestof 1 orange - ⅓cupdried apricots,small chopped (optional, but delicious) ### Instructions - Preheat the oven at 350 °F / 180 °C. - Add cashews, almonds, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds to a food processor. Pulse for a few seconds, until you have all similar, smallish sized pieces. - In a big bowl mix the oats, coconut flakes, shredded coconut and sesame seeds. - Add the nut-seed mixture to the oat-coconut-sesame mixture and stir to combine. - In a small pan, over medium heat, combine the tahini, coconut nectar, coconut oil, vanilla extract, cardamom, ginger, salt and orange zest. Bring to a boil, while gently whisking, and remove from the heat. - Pour the tahini mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a wooden spoon to stir everything really well, until no dry spots remain. - Place the granola on a baking sheet. - Bake for 15 minutes. Stir the mixture. And bake for another 10 – 15 minutes. The cooking time depends on the oven, it burns quickly so be careful and keep an eye on it. It should be golden and smell like heaven. - Grab a big spoon and enjoy! It’s guilt-free. ### Video ### Notes *I use coconut nectar for two reasons. One, we don´t have maple syrup down here. A real shame, I know! Two, besides being absolutely delicious, it has a low glycemic index. But feel free to use maple syrup instead.** The tahini-orange flavor combo was inspired by Emma Galloway’s Tahini, Orange + Coconut Toasted Muesli from her book My Darling Lemon Thyme. ### Search ### Recent Post - [Single-Serve Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/12/04/single-serve-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookie/) - [Herbed Quinoa Pea Salad](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/10/21/herbed-quinoa-pea-salad/) - [Greek-Inspired Potato Stew](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/09/30/greek-inspired-potato-stew/) - [No Churn Vegan Chocolate Almond Ice Cream](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/09/23/no-churn-vegan-chocolate-almond-ice-cream/) - [Apple Pecan Cookies](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/08/18/apple-pecan-cookies/) ### Archives Archives Select Month December 2025 October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 June 2025 April 2025 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 December 2021 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 January 2017 ### Leave a Reply [Cancel reply](/2020/05/02/subtly-spiced-super-crunchy-orange-tahini-and-cashew-granola/#respond) You must be [logged in](https://mondaydreams.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2020%2F05%2F02%2Fsubtly-spiced-super-crunchy-orange-tahini-and-cashew-granola%2F) to post a comment.