Nick’s Olive Oil Granola is a simple, wholesome breakfast recipe made with jumbo oats, mixed nuts, seeds and dried fruit, gently baked with maple syrup, honey and extra virgin olive oil. The olive oil adds a delicate richness while helping create perfectly golden, crunchy clusters that make homemade granola so satisfying. Created in Nick’s kitchen for The Olive Library, this easy olive oil granola is perfect served with yoghurt, fresh fruit or enjoyed by the handful as a nourishing start to the day.
Ingredients
- 300g Jumbo Oats
- 100g Mixed Seeds
- 200g Mixed Nuts
- 50g Flaked Coconut
- 150g Mixed Dried Fruit
- 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 125ml Canadian Maple Syrup
- 50ml Honey
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- ½ Teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt Flakes
Recipe
Preheat the oven to 150°C and lightly butter two baking trays.
In a large bowl, combine the jumbo oats, mixed seeds, coconut flakes and mixed nuts, stirring so everything is evenly distributed.
In a small saucepan, gently warm the olive oil, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, honey and Canadian maple syrup over a low heat for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together.
Pour the warm mixture over the oat and nut blend, stirring thoroughly so everything is well coated. Divide the mixture between the prepared trays and spread it out into an even layer.
Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and scatter over the dried fruit mix. Return the trays to the oven for a further 8 minutes, until lightly golden and fragrant.
Remove from the oven and leave the granola to cool completely on the trays, allowing it to crisp up before transferring to an airtight container for storage.
About the author
Nick Ednie is the founder and curator of The Olive Library, a personal journey into the world of high-quality extra virgin olive oil. With a deep love of food, Nick travels the Mediterranean to discover and share some of the finest olive oils available. He has also deepened his expertise through study at the prestigious EVOO School. Nick’s mission is to champion heritage, quality and education in every bottle he selects and to bring the stories behind exceptional producers to life. When he’s not tasting and sourcing oils, he writes about flavour, terroir and the art of olive oil appreciation.