Olive Oil Granola From New York Times Recipes

ELEVEN MADISON PARK GRANOLA

At the end of every meal at the restaurant Eleven Madison Park, in Manhattan, guests are presented with a small gift: a jar of granola for tomorrow's breakfast. It is classic Alpine fare, taken straight from the chef Daniel Humm's childhood in Zurich. The rolled oats are golden with brown sugar and a hint of maple, with salt and a wisp of olive oil for depth. Coconut chips and shelled pistachios provide a hint of whimsy, pumpkin seeds a leathery crunch. Dried sour cherries peek out from here and there, bits of softness to complete the whole. Best of all, the recipe is simple and bulletproof for anyone with a rimmed baking sheet and an oven, at least if you're careful with the kosher salt. Opinions vary greatly over the amount we call for: a whole tablespoon. For some, that is many teaspoons too many. (For many others it is absolutely perfect.) Season to taste.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories breakfast, easy, main course

Time 40m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Eleven Madison Park Granola image

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, pistachios, coconut, pumpkinseeds and salt.
In a small saucepan set over low heat, warm the sugar, syrup and olive oil until the sugar has just dissolved, then remove from heat. Fold liquids into the mixture of oats, making sure to coat the dry ingredients well.
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, and spread granola over it. Bake until dry and lightly golden, 35 to 40 minutes, stirring granola a few times along the way.
Remove granola from oven, and mix into it the dried sour cherries. Allow to cool to room temperature before transferring to a storage container. Makes about 6 cups.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 254, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 139 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups rolled oats
1 cup shelled pistachios
1 cup unsweetened coconut chips
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup dried sour cherries

GRANOLA

This somewhat clumpy granola isn't too sweet, so you can feel a little virtuous when you snack on it. It is best to eat it soon after baking, while the clumps still hold; they will eventually fall apart once you put the granola in a jar, but there are enough right after you bake it to qualify it as snacking food in addition to breakfast. Don't stir it when you bake it and when it is done let it cool completely on the baking sheet; that is the trick to clumping. The technique of leaving a "donut hole" in the middle when you spread the granola on the baking sheet comes from www.brighteyedbaker.com. It helps the granola bake evenly.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories easy, appetizer

Time 1h

Yield Makes about 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

Granola image

Steps:

Heat the oven to 300 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment. Toss together all of the dry ingredients in a very large bowl.
Combine the oil, honey, and vanilla in a saucepan and warm over low heat, stirring, just until the mixture is fluid. Do not let it come to a simmer. Remove from the heat and stir into the dry ingredients. Mix until evenly coated.
Spread the granola mixture on the sheet pans in an even layer, leaving a donut hole in the center (for even baking) and bake on the middle and lower racks, without stirring, for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden, rotating the baking pans front to back and top to bottom halfway through. Remove from the heat and allow to cool before breaking up into clumps. Store in well sealed jars, bags or containers.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 273, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 4 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ingredients

4 cups flaked or rolled oats
1 cup oat bran
1 cup coconut chips
1 cup chopped or slivered nuts (almonds, pecans, cashews)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (to taste)
1 to 2 cups raisins or other chopped dried fruit (optional)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
6 tablespoons canola oil, grape seed oil or rice bran oil
6 tablespoons mild honey, such as clover (add a tablespoon or 2 more if you want it sweeter)
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

WHOLE GRAIN GRANOLA

This recipe for a not-too-sweet, olive-oil and honey-enriched granola can be used as a template. Vary the types and amounts of puffed and rolled (also called flaked) grains, coconut and nuts to suit your taste, as long as you use eight cups altogether. And feel free to add chopped dried fruit at the end, stirring it into the granola mix while it's still warm. If you want to add spices, stir a mix of ground cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom into the honey mixture before baking. It's easy to make this recipe your own.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories breakfast, main course

Time 1h

Yield About 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Whole Grain Granola image

Steps:

Heat oven to 300 degrees. Mix all ingredients together and spread out on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Bake until golden brown all over, about 35 to 50 minutes. Stir the granola as it bakes at least 2 or 3 times, making sure to stir around the edges. Cool completely before storing airtight.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 313, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 144 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups puffed kamut (or use other puffed whole grains, such as barley or wheat)
2 cups rolled barley (or use rolled oats, rolled spelt, rolled triticale or rolled rye)
1 1/2 cups raw (untoasted) nuts, such as whole almonds, walnuts or pecans, or a combination
1 cup unsweetened coconut chips or shredded coconut
1 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

COCONUT ALMOND CLUSTER GRANOLA

As terrific as homemade granola tastes, its texture often lacks the thick, crunchy clusters found in store-bought versions. This recipe is an exception, filled with crisp, sweet clumps of oats, coconut flakes and seeds. The secret is grinding a portion of the oats and coconut into flour, which helps bind the ingredients together. Feel free to mix up the spices, nuts and seeds to taste, and to add dried fruit or chocolate chips after it cools if you like. Granola is adaptable, so make it the way you like it. You can also cut the brown sugar in half. The granola will be less sweet and less cluster-packed but still quite satisfying.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories breakfast, brunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

Coconut Almond Cluster Granola image

Steps:

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut oil, olive oil, maple syrup, sugar, coconut milk and salt and bring to a simmer. When sugar has dissolved, stir in vanilla extract and let cool slightly.
In a food processor, grind 1 1/4 cups/105 grams of the oats and 1/4 cup/12 grams of the coconut into a flour. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in remaining oats and coconut, the spices, the nuts and the seeds. Pour maple syrup mixture over and stir to combine. Let sit 10 minutes.
Using your hands, drop oat mixture onto prepared baking sheets in one layer, and pinch together into clumps with your fingers.
Bake 40 to 50 minutes, flipping the mixture (taking care not to break up the clumps) every 15 minutes. The mixture is done when it's golden brown all over and starting to crisp. It will continue to crisp up after as it cools. Transfer pans to wire racks and let cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 310, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 181 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ingredients

1/2 cup/120 milliliters coconut oil
1 tablespoon olive oil (or use more coconut oil)
2/3 cup/160 milliliters pure maple syrup
2/3 cup/160 grams packed turbinado or light brown sugar
2/3 cup/160 milliliters coconut or almond milk
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups/455 grams old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup/50 grams unsweetened coconut flakes
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger or cardamom
1 cup/85 grams sliced almonds
1/2 cup/70 grams raw pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup/65 grams sunflower seeds (optional, or use more pumpkin seeds or almonds)

OLIVE OIL GRANOLA BARS

We used to buy a lot of packaged snacks but realized we could make more delicious snacks on our own. During our learning process, we decided to tackle granola bars first, because when they are made with the right ingredients, they have a hearty helping of protein, will keep you filled and are easy to transport.

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

Olive Oil Granola Bars image

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, then lightly grease the paper with nonstick cooking spray. In a food processor, blend 1/3 cup of the oats until finely ground.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the ground oats, remaining 1 2/3 cups oats, brown sugar, dried cherries, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cinnamon and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, olive oil and maple syrup. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top starts to brown and the edges are golden. Let cool in pan completely, then remove and cut into 12 bars. Bars can stay in an airtight container for up to a week.

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1/2 cup unsalted whole roasted almonds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter or other nut butter
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup maple syrup