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Savory Garam Masala Granola | A vegan and gluten free garam masala granola perfect for breakfast or as a snack! With cashews, pumpkin seeds, and coconut flakes, it's full of flavor! | SeasonedVegetable.com
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Savory Garam Masala Granola
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
 
A vegan and gluten free garam masala granola perfect for breakfast or as a snack! With cashews, pumpkin seeds, and coconut flakes, it's full of flavor!
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 cups
Ingredients
  • 3 cups rolled old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup cashew pieces
  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup agave syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 275°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine oats, cashews, pumpkin seeds and coconut flakes. In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut oil, tahini, garam masala, salt, agave syrup, and almond extract (if using). Pour wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir well to combine.
  3. Spread oat mixture onto a full sized parchment lined baking sheet in an even layer.

  4. Bake oat mixture for 30 minutes, then turn the pan and bake for another 30 minutes until the coconut and granola is lightly golden.

  5. Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking up granola into clusters.
Recipe Notes

Seasoned Secret

If you’re unsure of the garam masala flavor, start with a couple teaspoons and adjust your wet ingredients from there.  Want to learn more about other spices? Check out my list of 5 essential spices to stock in your pantry. If you’re looking to add a sweet component to this savory garam masala granola, I recommend mixing in 1 cup of golden raisins, dates, or dried apricot pieces after baking.

Vegan

Use agave syrup in this garam masala granola to keep it vegan, or swap with your favorite vegan sweetener.

Gluten-Free

Be sure to use certified gluten free oats to keep this savory garam masala granola gluten free.

Check the Fridge

Don’t have any garam masala in your pantry? You could substitute your personal blend of spices including ground cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, clove, cumin or turmeric. If you don’t have agave syrup, you can substitute maple syrup, honey, or brown rice syrup. Be sure to add the sweetener to the wet ingredients at the end, and start with less than the agave syrup. Taste as you mix the ingredients to adjust to your preference. You can also swap cashews for almonds. Looking to keep it nut-free? Use sunflower seeds instead of cashews.