Soft & Chewy Millet Granola

• servings: 5 cups

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

3/4 cup millet

1 cup skin-on raw almonds, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1/3 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup chia seeds

1/3 cup flaxseed meal

1/4 cup sesame seeds

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey, divided

Directions

Step 1

Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 275°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the millet and cook, stirring frequently, until toasted and golden-brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 3

Add the almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, apricots, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, sesame seeds, melted butter, and 1/2 cup of the honey and stir to combine. Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer.

Step 4

Bake for 20 minutes. Stir the mixture, drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons honey, and bake for 10 minutes more.

Step 5

Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack and cool the granola completely. Store in an airtight container.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition

• Serving Size: Serves 12
• Calories: 302 cal
• Total Fat: 17.7 g
• Saturated Fat: 3.9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 3.8 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 32.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.1 g
• Total Sugars: 17.0 g
• Protein: 7.3 g