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Espresso Tahini Granola

A surprisingly sophisticated granola from Rachel Simons’ Sesame.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup pecans coarsely chopped (I used almonds)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts coarsely chopped (almonds again)
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds optional
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons espresso or strong black coffee I used a whole double shot, about 1/4 cup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 F and line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper (I managed it on one sheet).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, shredded coconut, pecans, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds (if using), salt, cardamom, and cinnamon. In a medium bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, olive oil, tahini, coffee (if using), and vanilla, then pour over the oat mixture and stir until evenly combined.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 15 minutes, shake the baking sheets (I flipped everything over with a spatula), and lower the temperature to 325. Bake until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes, vigorously shaking the baking sheets (or flipping with a spatula) two more times and checking to make sure the mixture is not burning at the edges.
  4. Cool the granola completely before serving. (I added dried cherries and raisins at this point, about 1/2 cup each. You could also add toasted sesame seeds, which highlight the presence of the tahini.) The granola can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 months.