This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company
The world is a-buzz about turmeric! I am a-buzz about anything oat-related 🙂 I ran out of granola in my house and wanted to create a simple, new recipe that could go on all of my summery breakfasts: yogurt bowls, smoothie bowls, smoatmeal bowls. (That’s a thing!)
This combination of flavors makes an absolutely delicious, simple granola – the slight sweetness from honey, subtle turmeric spice, a touch of salt.
Turmeric is the spice that makes curry yellow that has been used in India for thousands of years. It’s delicious used in everything from savory tofu dishes to the golden lattes everyone’s been drinking. Add granola to that list!
With 4 grams of fiber per serving, oats are a convenient source of fiber, which can help support digestive health and keep food moving through our intestines! A diet that includes 25 to 30 grams of fiber a day from a variety of grains, fruits and vegetables may help support a healthy digestive system.
To get started, preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. I gave the oats a pre-toast to get the extra crunchy. I think this is a technique I will continue to use! Toast them for 5-7 minutes and allow to cool slightly.
Meanwhile, combine honey, oil, turmeric, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl until well mixed.
Add oats and stir until every oat is coated.
Spread granola back out on parchment and bake for 10 minutes, stir, and bake for 5 minutes more.
Cool completely before stirring, which will allow some small clusters to form!
Enjoy a million ways, including straight from hand to mouth! Feel free to stir in some dried fruit such as raisins or chopped apricots if you want.
Simple Golden Turmeric Granola
Ingredients
- 2 cups Quaker Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1 1/2 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cover a sheet pan with parchment paper and spread oats across.
- Toast oats for 5 minutes, or until oats start to brown, and slightly cool.
- Meanwhile, combine honey, oil, turmeric, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl until well mixed.
- Add oats and stir until every oat is coated.
- Spread mixture back out on parchment and bake for 10 minutes, stir, and bake for 5 minutes more, until oats are golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before storing in an air-tight container.
Thanks to Quaker for sponsoring this post
Laurie says
I would never have thought to add turmeric to granola. How pretty (and delicious) would golden raisins be in this recipe? Mmm…
KathEats says
Yes!! Should have added those!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
I LOVE granola – it’s my guilty pleasure because I can’t ever just eat a serving of it. This recipe sounds so delicious and nutritious, Kath! I probably wouldn’t be able to stop! 😉
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Claire says
I like the look of this and will definitely try. Could I use sunflower oil in place of the canola oil? I’m not so keen on it, although I’m sure the yellow colour would help achieve the golden result.
KathEats says
Yes definitely. Any neutral oil will be great!
Andrea says
Yum!! I want to incorporate more turmeric (my Indian dad tells me all the time how good it is for you 😉 – I like this sweet spin on it!! I think coconut + raisins would also be great additions!
Kori says
Kath, this is so simply yet sounds so perfect! I’m making it asap for us! I’m a huge fan of turmeric for the color and flavor. Something Alexis of Hummusapien taught me was that adding black pepper helps the body to better absorb the health benefits, so I plan to add a small amount plus a pinch of ginger. Then I’ll eat it on the daily. 😉 Thank you!
KathEats says
Great idea! I bet the pepper would add just a hint of spice too 🙂
Nikki says
I just recently got on the turmeric bandwagon, and I’m loving it! I even add it to my popcorn now (I tell myself the golden color makes it taste more buttery lol). Can’t wait to try this out!! 🙂
Nancy says
How creative! I love simple recipes that add a nutritional punch. Golden raisins, dried mango bits, toasted walnuts…. yum.
Thanks!
Linda @ the Fitty says
Would it be excessive to consume turmeric powder if I already curry powder in my food?
Graysn says
I just made this because I had all the ingredients on hand and it was way too salty! I would suggest changing it to a pinch of salt.
KathEats says
Did you use a coarse grain kosher salt? Not table salt, correct?
Lynda says
This sounds great! I would never have thought to add turmeric to granola. I’m into both of these lately. I’m making this tonight 🙂
alan says
Thank you for this post. I have wondered about how to do granola and this is a start. Turmeric is something I have not used to cook at all, but really should start. I have a big container just looking at me. Do you play around by adding pumpkin and/or sunflower seeds and nuts too? Blueberries or raspberries?
Hope the weekend is good
K~ says
I would never have thought to do this, thanks for the idea. I take a turmeric pill every day along with ginger, cinnamon, cayenne and oregano capsules