Dried Jujube, Almond & Honey Granola

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup dried Royal Jujubes, sliced and seeds removed
• 1/2 cup almonds, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut, optional
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup coconut oil or olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a small saucepan, gently warm the honey and coconut oil until melted and combined.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Pour the honey mixture over the oat mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
6. Spread the granola evenly onto the prepared baking tray.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and lightly crisp.
8. Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, stir through the sliced dried jujubes.
10. Serve with yogurt, milk, fruit, or enjoy as a snack.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Dried jujubes bring a naturally sweet, date-like flavour that pairs beautifully with toasted oats, almonds, honey, and cinnamon. Adding the dried jujubes after baking keeps their chewy texture and prevents them from becoming too hard in the oven.

This granola is easy to prepare, stores well, and is a great way to enjoy dried jujubes beyond the fresh harvest season.