Savory Maple Syrup Granola

Savory Maple Syrup Granola
4.5 (2 ratings)
Savory granola featuring sunflower seeds, fennel pollen, coconut flakes, and grade A maple syrup? Count us in.Note: This recipe provides a giant serving size. Use 1/8 of the quantities listed for a smaller portion.This recipe is provided by Executive Chef Daven Wardynski of Omni Hotels & Resorts.
Servings
14
granola
Ingredients
  • 21 ounce old fashion oats
  • 63 ounce steel cut oats
  • 6 cup corn flakes cereal, such as special k
  • 2 cup sesame seeds
  • 2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 4 cup almonds, sliced
  • 4 cup coconut flakes
  • 1/2 ounce fennel pollen
  • 4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon cinnamon, ground
  • 2 pound butter, cubed
  • 2 cup grade a dark maple syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vanilla extract
Directions
  1. Mix all dry ingredients and set aside.
  2. Warm all wet ingredients over medium heat until melted.
  3. Combine both the wet and dry ingredients together until well incorporated.
  4. Line sheet pans with the granola.
  5. Bake at 300 degrees for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until crisp.
  6. Allow to cool.