Sunday, March 17, 2013

Orange Cardamom Granola

Here’s another tasty breakfast treat using both orange and cardamom… I warn you, it makes your kitchen smell so lovely that it is hard to wait until morning to try it.

orange cardamom granola - The Backyard Farmwife

3 cups oatmeal
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup coconut
1/8 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup powdered milk
Mix together in a large bowl.

Zest one orange over the mixing bowl, add 1 teaspoon cardamom and stir well to combine.

orange cardamom granola - The Backyard Farmwife 
1/3 cup agave syrup
1  tsp orange extract
1 Tbsp water
1/3 cup oil
Heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Mix well and pour into bowl of dry ingredients. Coat well.

orange cardamom granola - The Backyard Farmwife
Pour into 1 9x13 pan.

orange cardamom granola - The Backyard Farmwife


Bake at 300 for 25-35 minutes, stirring about every 15 minutes. Bake until golden brown.
Cool, stirring occasionally to break up the granola.

orange cardamom granola - The Backyard Farmwife
Store in airtight container. Freeze for longer storage.

Serve over yogurt or with milk.

orange cardamom granola - The Backyard Farmwife

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