Tropical-Flavored Spelt C cereal blend

Tropical-Flavored Spelt C cereal blend

Going Tropical with an Ancient Grain:

Get ready to shift gears from traditional oats with this tantalizing exotic granola recipe made with rolled spelt flakes—a protein-packed ancient cereal grain that's got a mellow nutty flavour reminiscent of coconut. Dive into this tropical twist featuring dried mango, papaya, and pineapple, making it a perfect base for a vacation-in-a-jar experience!

Sourcing Your Ingredients:

Rolled spelt flakes, not to be confused with spelt berries, can be found at health food stores, gourmet grocery stores, or check out online retailers like Janie's Mill, Essential Organics, Keith Giusto Bakery Supply, KoRo, and even Wegmans.

This recipe was featured as part of our story on Exotic Granola: Four New Versions That Don't Use Oats, as well as our DIY Holiday Gifts Advent Calendar.

• Yields: Approximately 4 cups
• Difficulty: A breeze, even for beginners!
• Estimated Time: Around 40 minutes, plus cooling time

The List of Ingredients (8)

• 3 cups rolled spelt flakes
• 2/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup small-diced dried mango
• 1/2 cup small-diced dried papaya, dried pineapple, or a combination

Let's Get Cooking!

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F with a rack neatly arranged in the middle.
2. In a bowl, combine the spelt, coconut, and salt. Set aside.
3. Mix the honey, oil, and vanilla in a smaller bowl. Drizzle over the mixed spelt ingredients and stir until evenly coated without lumps.
4. Spread the mixture across a rimmed baking sheet in a thin, even layer. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Transfer the granola from the baking sheet to a large heatproof bowl. Stir in the diced mango, papaya, or pineapple to combine. Allow for a 20-minute cooling period.
6. Using your bare hands, gently break the granola into small clumps before setting it aside to cool completely, about 20 minutes more. Note that it will become crispier as it cools.
7. Store in an airtight container where it will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.

Enjoy your tropical granola adventure! 🍵🥭🍍🌴

1. This tropical granola recipe uses rolled spelt flakes, a type of ancient grain, which can be purchased from health food stores, gourmet grocery stores, online retailers such as Janie's Mill, Essential Organics, Keith Giusto Bakery Supply, KoRo, and Wegmans.
2. The exotic granola recipe features dried mango, papaya, and pineapple, making it a unique addition to your nutritional regimen or as an uncategorized snack.
3. When preparing the granola, add 1/2 cup of small-diced dried mango, papaya, or pineapple to the mixture after it has been baked and allowed to cool for a bit.
4. The yield of this recipe is approximately 4 cups, making it ideal for a small batch or as a DIY holiday gift, as it was featured in our DIY Holiday Gifts Advent Calendar.

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