My teenage boys love it. Your recipe taste perfect to these buds! Hi Sam, You can swap out the fruit for oats or any other dry ingredients (like nuts or seeds) as long as you keep the ratios the same. So, so delicious! Im excited you love it, Cecil! Gifting Options. This recipe worked perfectly for me. Thanks. I love it. Perfect recipe, poor execution on my part . I'm probably making a big mess in my Kansas City kitchen right now. In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, flour, brown sugar, salt, chia, flax, coconut and cardamom (or cinnamon). Yummiest ever Also the honey is sort of what makes it stick together? Our menu, space, and offerings change as we go, evolving with the seasons and the needs of our neighborhood. Made this 4 times now and it is still the best. . Thank you for thethe lovely recipe. Give a Gjusta gift card available in any amount. While also using a mixture of honey and maple syrup. Baked it for 24 minutes total. We'll have so much fun together once you do. I use maple syrup instead, or just a little honey with the syrup. The egg whites lend a crispiness to the texture of the granola. Even the simple yogurt, granola, seasonal fruit combo is a knockout. I topped my vanilla Greek yogurt with fresh blueberries and this delicious granola. Thanks again for a GREAT recipe. Sincerely, It's a big portion but it's all healthy and light. Shipping estimates provided at checkout are not exact, and are subject to change based on packaging date and common carrier delays. I came to gjusta this morning for breakfast. Youre welcome, Mary! Its amazing! If you'd like to feature this recipe on your site, please rewrite the method of preparation and link to this post as the original source. Thank u. Im now hooked on this stuff. I use vegetable oil because I dont keep coconut oil on hand and it works beautifully. The sea salt and coconut oil flavors were overwhelming. Delicious! Even my fave store bought museli doesnt hild a candle to this recipe. even better? It was fantastic the first time and Im looking forward to having it turn out just as well this time too. Well, once it was cooking and I went to mix it, I could tell right away that it wasnt going to crisp up like it usually does. I use avocado oil in mine each time I make this recipe and it turns out great! Having a fairly new gas oven, mine didnt burn at allbut I checked on it every 5 minutes, giving it a little stir if I think it needed it. I LOVE this granola. And the ratios work perfectly! I do watch it carefully. He tops his cereal with a handful of granola. Spread the oats and nuts on the baking sheet, mixing them to combine, then bake them for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. (Still extremely delicious though.) I have been enjoying a small serving from each batch before its cooled down. Best receipt for me, cant believe how easy it is to make. I had been winging it with my granola for years, and decided to look up a healthy version to follow, and yours is just right for me! Directions. It freezed well and it a nice treat to go out to the freezer and break off a little square when I am wanting something sweet! Despite just how crowded it can be at peak times and on the weekends, I have never had anything other than incredibly satisfying tastes and flavors. Thanks Jenn! This recipe as written turned out wonderful for my husband. Delicious. I make this so much and just realized Ive never reviewed it. The parchment makes transferring your granola to a storage container much easier. On the fence with reducing oats by half cup. Made a BIG batch as a gift for a family member with food restrictions; put in the stuff they can have and omitted the things they need to avoid. I use dried cherries for the dried fruit and I add dark chocolate chips. Process until the mixture is thick and the dates have mostly broken down. Somehow its just too wet. I personally prefer the maple syrup and olive oil combo the best, but other sweeteners and oils are also yummy. Thank you for another great recipe. Be sure to use certified gluten-free oats if you need gluten-free granola. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. I think you misunderstood. Those oats should be ok. Thanks Kate :). Im not entirely displeased. Ive made it with the end of a bottle of maple syrup, pecans and dried cranberries. Thank you. I made it exact to your recipe and Ive made several batches since then. Good basic recipe. I subbed a liquid raw sugar for the honey, left out the walnuts, sunflower seeds and wheat germ because I didnt have them. It wont quite be the same and the steel cut oats may get too hard. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Our free email newsletter delivers new recipes and special Cookie + Kate updates! Totally optional additional mix-ins: cup chocolate chips or coconut flakes*. I made it and it came just right. Four thoughtful souvenirs from our Venice restaurants, including: our Gjusta cotton tote, a bag of our whole bean coffee blend, a bag of homemade granola, and a cookbook of recipes from the Gjelina kitchen all packaged in a sturdy paper box for easy gifting. My husband (who doesnt like granola) went crazy over your recipe. Remove the granola from the oven, stir it one more time, then allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet. I did bake at 300 for 20 minutes first (stirring at 12 min), then bumped up to 350 until it was all a beautiful, toasty brown. Im glad you loved it. Ive made it three times now. thank you so much. Ive added shelled pistachios, cashews, hemp seeds, almonds to the mix and goji berries/raisins after cooking. As for the crowds, I recommend just coming at an off-time if possible. As a bonus, these natural sweeteners infuse your granola extra-delicious flavor that sugar would not. I did substitute agave syrup for the sugar. Gjusta sources nearly all of its fresh produce directly from our long-standing relationships with Southern California farmers, and most of our meat and seafood is sourced from local ranchers, fishermen, and co-ops. One of my friends gifted me a jar of this granola for Christmas and I absolutely loved it and begged for the recipe. Hope you enjoy! What if u dont have parchment paper,can u use grease paper, Grease proof paper is the same as Parchment paper, its just a different name in UK and USA. oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Just made it! Not enough honey? Clean and delicious. Slowly add the cold water in a steady stream until shiny and smooth . Might try pecans and or macadamias, dried blueberries, cherries down the line. I triple or quadruple the recipe and make it again as soon as I run out. Sometimes I use maple extract instead of vanilla and add a tsp of cinnamon to make it taste like French toast. That was right around the time when I worked there. Many years ago I made granola cereal and it wasnt nearly as good as this recipe. I think when using olive oil that its important to use a type made for baking. Could also sub maple syrup for rice malt syrup to make it sugar-free and still delicious. Looks like they added the raisins before baking which would have burnt as they are supposed to be added after baking. This is an amazing recipe! AVAILABLE ALL DAY, roasted mushrooms, fried egg, sauteed greens, brown rice, housemade fermented chili sauce. How long might it last nom refrigerated? Thats great to hear, Rachel! This is the sixth granola recipe Ive tried, and this ones my favorite! then break apart. My very favorite Jen Segal recipe among a multitude of proven winners. Have also started to make my own plain yoghurt in my InstantPot and the combo of the yoghurt and the granola is just amazing! Remove from oven and mix in dried fruit. Preheat the oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Any dried fruit have to be added in after the granola cools, I absolutely love this recipe!!! Next time Im going to add a little more honey or use syrup. Ive never tried this recipe without the egg whites, however, I think you could just omit them and add a touch more oil. Thank you. Weve tried many types of dried fruit and it never disappoints!! Gjusta is a California deli, bakery, caf, and market influenced by traditional East Coast Delis, European Markets, and Parisian Bakeries. 1/2 canola oil and 1/2 melted coconut oil produces great results. Lesson learned, just listen to your instincts. Your email address will not be published. Ready to make some? An Eat Your Books index lists the main ingredients and does not include . Thank you! I love adding orange zest, in particular. Yes I think omitting the wheat germ would have had an impact on the texture. Are you a customer or the owner/manager of the business youd like to add? This really is the BEST granola ever! Also how I,am going to mix with parchment paper in bottom ?Going to be hard not to make a hole or move the paper? Asa mom of four little ones, I know the importance of making every minute (and every dollar) count. Actually, as I was putting the salt in the mixing bowl, I was like, this seems like a lot of salt. Pour mixture over oat stirnext paragraph = pour the mixture back ??????????? In a medium saucepan, heat butter until browned, then add brown sugar and . recipes, and stories. Thank you for sharing, NT! Thanks for a great recipe. Would you change anything besides leaving out the sweetness? Please go to the settings menu on your phone related to your web browser, and re-enable JavaScript. And thank you so much for rating it! Its important to keep the wet and dry ratios the same so if you make this again and omit the wheat germ, increase one of the other dry ingredients (like the nuts, seeds. Make it gluten free: Be sure to use certified gluten-free oats. The food is amazing! Since then, our businesses have evolved with our neighborhood with our menus guided by conversations and long-standing relationships with Southern California farmers, local ranchers, fishermen, and co-ops. I make it every Sunday to last us through the week my husband and I have it for breakfast or a snack basically every day. Thats great to hear, Tracy! Bake. We are currently unable to offer servers for private events. Heart-healthy, hearty, whole-grain old-fashioned oats keep their shape during baking. Peden + Munk. 1) and reference your email. Went out and got rolled oats right away thinking how much better it would taste if I made it the right way. And add twine or ribbon! Any type of nuts will work in this recipe but I prefer using unsalted mixed nuts. I may slightly overdo it with maple syrup but Ive always loved Canada. The moisture from the dried fruit must be enough to create some steam in the oven. For ease of mixing, I gently heat the coconut oil and honey. It's such a feel good Venice local spot- and while I don't get over to Venice often, I love it here. Do you think i could use coconut oil in place of vegetable oil here? Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. Thank you for the recipe! Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. The other commercial granolas werent basic enough. I gave 1 star less for the following reason The first time I made this I used aluminium foil and parchment to line the baking tray. Im sorry you didnt love it, Viki. I made this granola today for the 2nd time. The lighter honey is not strong enough for the flavor to shine. The darker the granola is in color, the crunchier itll be in consistency. Toss to coat. It doesnt take long for the edges to burn at the end of your bake. So delicious! I have been making this for myself for some time now. I will double it next time. Also, the scone was more croissant-like, which wasn't too my liking - too buttery or something. Stir to blend. I will never buy granola again. Hello Kate. Thursday and Friday: Scramble something. If you want to change up the mix of nuts and seeds in these bars, go for it. Going to try a chocolate chip version next time! This is truly a wonderful, satisfying granola. Jenn, can I omit the dried fruit? Also after I removed the tray from the oven, I stirred the granola now and then until cool down. I cannot stop eating it, actually. Preparation. Its simple, delicious, and somewhat addictive. Make it your own! 5. Beyond delicious, I wish we had in New Mexico (actually posted to the other G restuarant by accident - oops!) Hi Jenn, Ive got a question about the granola recipe. Best granola recipe ever! From Sheila Why do you recommend lining the sheet with parchment? All vintage items are final sale. This recipe looks so delicious! Delicious! I didnt say I didnt like the recipe..in factI do. The Cottage is a warm and friendly place. I think I would only use a 1/4 tsp at most next time, not a full teaspoon. Lets get cooking! (If using parchment sheets, line the pan first with heavy-duty aluminum foil, then parchment.) In the end Ive gotten a lovely granola that Im thrilled with. An all-day neighborhood restaurant serving locally-sourced and produce-forward meals in Venice since 2008. Does anybody know if a silicone baking mat can be used instead of parchment paper? Hi Klara You toast the oats/nuts first on the baking sheet, but everything gets mixed in the bowl, per the recipe. Followed the recipe as written and all I can say is this is delicious and so much better than store-bought ~ thanks!! Ive finally made it for myself, but I think my seasalt must have been super fine or something because it ended up so salty! Gjusta is a California deli, bakery, caf, and market created to serve market-driven, seasonal food to our community. Made great parfaits for a brunch. I used all her ingredients, coconut oil and raisins/currants. So easy and so good. The only bummer is that it runs out so fast! and useful essentials from Gjusta and Gjelina. I cant leave it alone. Gjusta's smoked and cured fish selection includes classic lox, oil-cured sardines, pickled herring, salted anchovies, and smoked trout. Doubled the sesame seeds and went for it without doubling anything else. I am allergic to walnuts and didnt have wheatgerm, so instead I used chopped macadamia nuts, chopped peanuts, and chia seeds. All items are plated for immediate serving and can be easily transferred to your serving platter for an elevated look. Cheaper than buying it and with more substance than most commercial granolas. Order your copy of The Secret Ingredient Cookbook featuring 125 brand-new family-friendly recipes with surprisingly tasty twists! I make a double batch and freeze what I am not going to eat in a weeks time. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months (thaw overnight on the counter before using). Hope that helps! Tried this and made it with almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds & walnuts. All rights reserved. I used buckwheat honey, coconut oil, skipped the dry fruit and increased the nuts and seeds.Also added unsweetened coconut chips the last 10 minutes/ per recipe. It is miles easier to make than apple pie, bakes up in 30 minutes, and makes a lovely weeknight dessert. San, Hi. Thanks Kate. I didnt have wheat germ so subbed ground flaxseed, and it was perfect! YOUR STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS MAKE EVEN THE CANT COOK INDIVIDUALS ABLE TO MAKE THIS. It has completely replaced cereal at our house, we top Greek yogurt with it as well. Jumbo oats are a must and I use double the cinnamon & vanilla essence. This was about 18 years ago and it still is a great memory. Tweaked the ingredients a bit, added chia, sesame and flax seeds before baking, the chocolate chips and shredded coconut recommendation is a must. Im Kelly and my mission is to inspire you with easy but impressive meals your entire family will love. Ohh yes I just had this for my breakky Gjusta is perfect. I dont know why but I cant get the breaking apart texture of the granola. Its made with oats, coconut oil and your favorite nuts and fruit. I went three out of five days for breakfast. Thank you. My husband and I loved this granola! Despite being organic, they were not dry enough thus retaining too much moisture making the granola sticky rather than crunchy, and by increasing to 5 cups, the stickiness issue was resolved. I added 6 tablespoons of roughly ground flaxseed and that worked great for me! Incredible! Its very versatile. Store credit does not expire and may be redeemed in store or online. Thanks, I made these and they are so good. No wheat germ on hand? Thank you for sharing with us, Hi Jenn, LOVE this granola. Amazing recipe! This comes out perfect You can taste the value in the food and feel it in the ambiance. This granola recipe is also a far more healthy granola option, since its made with whole grains, unrefined oil and naturally sweetened. Learn how your comment data is processed. Bake according to recipe instructions. We have eaten at the cottage! My familys done away with store bought granola and only wants Jenn Segals granola:) Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes! Granola at Gjusta "We came here for breakfast and it reminded me so much of New York. Wow!!! My whole family loves it. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. double the cinnamon I eat it almost every morning with plain yogurt and fruit. Oh, another note, I use all organic ingredients. I've always gotten the smoked brisket sandwich, which is incredible, but I unfortunately wish I could expand and try more of the menu. Or just mix and let it cool? BTW, I also made your Spicy Salty Pecans for the holiday bags. I don't understand why they don't make more as they were always out of it or had just one slice left. I have also used almonds and walnuts. There is only one problem with this recipeits too bloody delicious! I vary the fruit and nuts/seeds according to what I have in my pantry. Thank you for sharing it. I will be making this again and again! Once you arrive and grab a number, do yourself a favor and peruse the sauces and other jarred accoutrements on the shelves facing the kitchen. :) Enjoy the granola! You can also mix and match various dried fruit and nut combos based on your personal taste preferences. I love all the different options that you have pointed out. Loved mine with coconut oil and shredded coconut. Ive given it another go. Our belief is that every hourly Gjelina employee contributes to your service and 100% of the MSC will be distributed amongst them. Now when I made it for the 2nd time, I made sure to not use any lining, aluminum or parchment. Gjelina Cookbook Yes, the biggest criticism I have of this one is that it tastes too good I have to moderate how often I make it! Hello Kate. Raisins, currants, dried cranberries, dehydrated apples, peaches, chopped apricots.all delicious. I resolved the lack of honey flavor by buying a stronger, darker honey. This is a great recipe. So! Posted: January 19, 2017Updated: August 14, 2017. OMG! I appreciate your feedback. I fully anticipate having to make a new batch in the next 2 days. It turns out to be amazing! I love the simple ingredients and how easy it is to make. The main problem in the end were the oats. Its definitely a winner and a keeper! Thanks for this recipe! Mix in the spices: Add salt, cinnamon, and cardamom and stir thoroughly to combine. Nuts, dried fruit and more make a crunchy mix for topping oatmeal or eating by the handful. I cannot find wheat germ anywhere! This is by far our favorite recipe. Stir to blend. Im sorry youve had a problem with getting this to the right texture! Cardamom Granola. Do you love granola? The recipe makes a ton, freezes well, and is endlessly customizable. I highly recommend the granola, which still to this day is the best granola I've ever had. I make the following small changes for our house: The Cottage makes the absolute best granola loaded with chopped nuts, toasted oats and dried fruit. It makes truly perfect granola that my whole family is in love with. Or snap a photo and share it on Instagram; be sure to tag me @onceuponachef. Check the oven temperature scale as most modern ovens are in Centigrade not Fahreinheit which is what the recipe calls for. To a food processor, add peanut butter, maple syrup, dates, melted butter, vanilla, and sea salt. Step 1. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, walnuts, coconut flakes, if using, cinnamon, and salt. We love this granola. I love your healthy approach to cooking. I used coconut oil, all honey, pepitas, pecans, dried cranberries, and some chocolate chips and WHEW is it clump citynot even clumps, it is one intact sheet of granola right now, and no complaints here. Whatever mix-ins you choose, one thing is certain: Store-bought granola doesnt stand a chance against this DIY version! Its much sweeter. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. The granola is crisp, just-sweet-enough, and has the perfect amount of salt. See our, Please let me know how it turned out for you! 3. Instructions. Hi Jenn, I havent made granola before, so I decided to try your recipe and it turned out amazingly well and delicious! (It's all free.). Great to hear! To be fair, I made it 4 different times following the directions precisely, with olive (2 times)and coconut oil (2 times). Hi Sheila! fruit, granola, yogurt 15. housemade granola, market fruit, honey, choice of yogurt, milk or oatmilk. I was looking for something different, something unique to me. I know others who have hotter ovens may find that helpful. Ive used this recipe a half dozen times it is easily the simplest and the best. This granola is by far the best I have ever eaten. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe. As long as you keep the ratios in the recipe the same, you can swap out any nuts, seeds, or dried fruits that you like. In another bowl, combine the oil, honey and maple syrup. I also add some fun dried fruit such as figs, apricots, mulberries & cherries. Hi I am super excited to try this recipe. . Freezes very well. My new go to breakfast, this fabulous granola and yogurt. I dont think it was the cause though. Named for founder Fran Camajs mother, Gjelina opened on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in 2008, serving locally-sourced, produce-forward food and becoming a staple in the Venice community. Ive made other recipes not worth the effort to repeat, but Im making another batch of this today. This recipe is my favorite, go-to granola recipe. The interior is set up like a very fancy deli with lots of wood, soft lighting and old fashioned slotted letter boards for the menus.The street outside is My friend made this for her kids while we were vacationing. Over the years, Ive played around with it to create a bunch of fun variations. Hope that helps! Recipe by Kelly Senyei of Just a Taste. I have Hemp Hearts, but dont know if that would work. Gjusta sources nearly all of its fresh produce directly from SoCal farmers and most of the meat and seafood from local ranchers, fishermen, and co-ops. Read More. What are the nutrition facts for this granola. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts and/or seeds, salt and cinnamon. Thank you! I have tried it different ways and like the variations! Will never buy store bought again because of this recipe, so versatile, so delicious and so easy!!!! Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks, or in a sealed freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. I add a handful of chia seeds and it still tastes great. Hooray! Ive added in at various times ground flax, chia seeds, hemp hearts, cashews, craisins, banana chips, dried apricots skys the limit! We have chains ;( .Very pricy. I do not have problems with it burning as others have mentioned. I used a mixture of almonds, brazils, hazel nuts and pumpkin seeds, and also added coconut chips halfway through baking. Im sorry to hear that. We offer a selection of printed cards available for purchase online; if you choose not to purchase a card, your note will be written on a complimentary manilla tag, which fits 5-7 words. I actually half the amount of oil (I use extra virgin olive) & the amount of maple or honey and still get delicious results. In a separate measuring cup, stir together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract until combined. I didnt think there were too many nuts at all, and Im not worried that will be the case next time when I add the sunflower seeds. My family begs me to make this & have given out the recipe many times to friends. Everything I've ever had from gjusta is amazing. I use honey and need to be careful so it doesnt burn. Leave a comment below and share a picture on. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and oil until emulsified. Read More. This delicious healthy granola recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup (or honey). The first job I ever had was working as a hostess at The Cottage in my hometown of La Jolla, California. Honey works great, too. I had to hide it from my husband cuz he couldnt stop eating it!! Yum!!! Pour the granola onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer. I added cinnamon to this batch for some subtle warming spice. bag, Find a thoughtful gift for everyone with our curated Gjusta Goods Gift Boxes. I skipped the dried fruit and other add-ins. Cynthia BROOKSHIRE on December 23, 2022. Thank you for your review. This is by far the best granola Ive made. Subscribe to Just a Taste to getnew recipes, meal plans and a newsletter delivered straight to your inbox! Trying to let it cool but cant stop nibbling! I have made this recipe many times, always with great success. I didnt have sunflower seeds, so I just increased the oatmeal by a half cup. I did try your granola bars recipe and texture is just perfect. We are getting ready to go full time living in our RV and love this recipe. Both my husband and I like this recipe! Spent almost $11 for a fantasticly delicious croissant and very small slice of bannana bread. Its amazing! Whisk together the oil, honey, cinnamon, and salt. Once the nuts, oil, honey, etc are all mixed into the unbaked oats, let it stand for a while (around 30 minutes) before baking. Gjusta is perfect. Yummy, yummy granola!! Thanks so much for sharing. Excellent! On my last visit, my companion ordered the porchetta sandwich and enjoyed it, and I had a bite and can confirm it is very good.
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