Grain-Free Lemon Basil Granola
free from grain, gluten, dairy, soy, egg; this grain-free granola is sweet & salty and the perfect snack or topping for salads, desserts etc..
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed seeds and nuts pecans, walnuts, peanuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, pine nuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios etc etc
- 1/4 cup hemp seed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 tsp fennel seed
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 cup dried, unsweetened cherries
- 1/2 tsp semi-coarse sea salt
- 2 Tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Put an oven-safe nonstick pan over medium heat on the stove and toast the mixed nuts/seeds, hemp seed and coconut until fragrant. Add the fennel seed, lemon zest, basil, salt and dried cherries, toss and continue to toast another 30-45 seconds. Add the honey, toss to coat and place in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and lay the granola in a thin layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment or foil to cool. Break apart and store in an airtight container.