Healthiest Ever Granola

The best granola ever! And so versatile that it never gets boring. I've already made 3 batches and there will be more.

Amazingly good. But be careful not to eat too much 😂

Delicious!! Can I share your recipe? Do I need to ask permission to share any recipe?
Thank you!

PUL Team - May 27, 2025, 3:02 p.m.

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Love this one! Makes breakfast suddenly real special - like treating myself to a cafe-style morning.
On the day of preparing the granola the entire apartment smells wonderful! Thank you for this delicious and healthy treat!

PUL Team - May 20, 2025, 3:11 p.m.

Woop woop! It means so much that the healthy granola recipe is being enjoyed, Gesa, thanks a bunch 🥰

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The only way I could do this was if you could get a new phone that

Hello from Minnesota! I make this once a week for myself, my teen son and my nine year old son. It's there fav breakfast and I can feel better giving this to them instead of processed cereals. We like it without the dried fruit & add bananas and frozen blueberries. Thank you so much for all of your delicious, nutrient dense recipes!

PUL Team - March 9, 2025, 8:59 p.m.

Yayy we're so happy to hear this granola recipe has become a family favourite, Lindsey. Love the banana and blueberry swap. Sending hugs to Minnesota 🤗

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Addicted! This granola has been a staple in my pantry for years.

Great Granola! Love that it’s made with dates to sweeten.
Sadia I have been making your recipes since the earlier part of your start. Thank for all the healthy inspiration. And I must say you have made your site easy to go around and love the YouTube links. Great for more visual folks. Though im not Vegan. I try to have some meatless days and your site has helped a lot. Would you ever make a video or guide on how to be vegan the right way. I think lots of folks don’t know how to maintain the right nutrition when being vegan. Of course your recipes help a lot. You probably have made a video. Anyway thanks so much for creating Pick Up Limes.

It's incredible. Thank you, Sadia🙌🙌

I make this Granola for years now. Came across it first time on you tube years back. Love it since.
Still a challenge not to eat it all at once:-)

Excellent ! A refaire sans modération

This is my all time favorite granola, I used to make it and remembered it now when I wanted to make a healthy granola for my kids.

I just finished making this recipe, and I wanted to taste it. It just came out of the oven, still very warm, and now I can’t stop eating it with a spoon straight from the baking tray 😂😂 so delicious

PUL Team - Jan. 5, 2025, 11:56 p.m.

We've definitely done the same thing before, Camille 🤭 freshly made homemade granola is the best!

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A Family favourite. So yummy

I've never been much of a granola person. Honestly, I couldn't understand all the hype until I started making this one. It's customizable so put in extra cinnamon and it's sooo good! I make a batch every few weeks. Thank you Sadia!

PUL Team - Nov. 26, 2024, 9:28 p.m.

That’s so lovely to hear, Taunya! Isn’t it amazing how making granola at home can completely change our perspective? 🤩

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It was good, but a bit weird with the tahini in my opinion. I'll probably try substituting for peanut butter or something else, although I'm sure the tahini is part of what makes it so healthy?

PUL Team - Oct. 22, 2024, 9 p.m.

Hey Reid, we get that tahini can feel a bit different in taste 🙂 You could swap it with peanut butter or another option for a flavour you prefer. Most nut and seed butters are rich in nourishing fats and minerals, so it’s worth experimenting with if you like!

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This granola is so yummy! I customize it with my favorite nuts/ seeds and substitute pecan butter instead of tahini. So easy to make and so good!

PUL Team - Oct. 16, 2024, 3:09 p.m.

Yayy so glad you're enjoying the granola recipe, Sara! Love the modifications 🤗

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So yum and easy!!

Love this granola. It has become my go-to cereal 😊

The tastiest Granola ever...

PUL Team - Sept. 20, 2024, 1:20 a.m.

We're so thrilled to hear that the homemade healthy granola recipe is being enjoyed, Sandipana 🙌

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This is sooooooo delicious!! Thrilled to have come across this recipe, thank you!

I love this recipe. I've made it many many times! Ps. I don't think that's 3 tablespoons of water in the video :) I find I need more .

Thanks for one of our go-to family favorites!

PUL Team - Sept. 1, 2024, 3:07 p.m.

Hi there, Sara, thanks for taking the time to help us improve what we do 🫶 The amount of water can vary depending on the brand of tahini, as some are thicker than others. The power of your food processor can also affect how much water you might need. We've updated the recipe to reflect this!

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First time to make home granola and it was good but i dont think i made it right. In the videoz, the amount of water used seems not 3 tbsp but 1/2 cup. Mine was way too thick with 3 tbsp of water. Thanks!

PUL Team - Aug. 30, 2024, 3:55 a.m.

Thank you for your feedback and for trying out the recipe! The amount of water needed can indeed vary depending on the brand of tahini you're using, as some are thicker than others. Additionally, the power of your food processor can also affect how much water you might need—sometimes more or less is required to reach the right consistency. We've updated the recipe to reflect these nuances. Thanks again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next batch turns out even better! 🙂

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Super yum!!

This one is a true staple in our household, I’m making it regularly and have been for the past few years and it’s still our favorite!

Family commented on how good the granola smelled. It looked great and tasted great too.

Love that the sweetness comes from fruit, so that means fiber. 🥥🥜
Been collecting ingredients for weeks to make this in a borrowed food processor. Subbed in dried fig for cranberries.

Hi there! This recipe sounds delicious and healthy, and I can’t wait to try it! I’m curious about dehydrating this granola in my air fryer instead of baking it. Do you have any experience or suggestions making dehydrated granola? TIA!

PUL Team - July 29, 2024, 2:11 p.m.

Hey Danielle, we're excited for you to try the granola recipe! We haven't tried it ourselves, but we've heard using an air fryer to dehydrate granola can work well. Perhaps you can set it to a lower temperature, such as 200°F (93°C) - I find air fryers tend to be much more efficient than ovens - and check every 5 - 10 minutes, stirring often to ensure it doesn't burn and cooks evenly. Let us know if you give it a try 😊

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I’ve made this granola many times, it’s so tasty! I always use whatever nuts and seeds I have in the house. Always tasked good.

Currently baking in the oven and smells heavenly already!

Forgot to rate with my comment 😉

Hey! Tried the recipe tonight. The 3 tbsp of water to blend the dates is too little. I needed more than that. I added til I got the creamy consistency though.

PUL Team - July 17, 2024, 3:56 p.m.

Hey Earla-Ashlee, thanks for taking the time to share your experience with the recipe. If your food processor isn't powerful enough, you indeed may need more water to get a creamy texture. We hope you enjoy the granola 🤗

Earla-Ashlee - July 17, 2024, 4:52 p.m.

Yes! The granola is so very good. Happy with it and eating so yummy in my parfait !

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dates + tahini are my favourite pair so i knew i would love this!! i used a mix of oats, spelt + rye flakes + it was really good! next time i'm going to add cardamom! thank you <3

PUL Team - July 15, 2024, 6:05 p.m.

Mmm sounds incredible, Raabia, we're so glad that you're enjoying the granola!

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Oh. Let me tell you. This is so good!!
I subbed peanut butter for the tahini and used nuts and seeds that I had. Thank you again!

It’s a little embarrassing to admit that I have never tried another recipe for homemade granola because I love this one so much. I know I should probably be adventurous and switch it up but this is my favorite. It’s just so good!

PUL Team - June 11, 2024, 5:37 p.m.

So happy that you've been enjoying the granola, Amy! It's hard to beat a favourite once we're used to it 🥰

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Addicting!!!! I soaked my dates in boiling water for a few minutes while I got the other ingredients ready. I also added 2 tsp of coconut sugar .. since it was already so healthy 😉. I making a triple batch now to share with family! Fresh berries, yogurt and this granola combo.. *chef’s kiss*

Being new to this way of cooking and eating I found this to be a little bland with unsweetened Almond milk. I would probably add some maple syrup to the date mix in the food processor stage. I am, however, going to be trying the other granola recipes you have first.

PUL Team - May 25, 2024, 9:16 p.m.

Hey Steve, thanks for sharing your experience with the granola. Most of our other granola recipes have sugar so they're a touch sweeter 🤗

Donna L - June 18, 2024, 4:39 p.m.

I didn’t have enough dates so I did added honey, and I also added some cut up dried prunes or apricots.

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Simple words of caution: don’t ever attempt to prolong the baking time OR change the temperature. I burned mine granola. 🥲
Nevertheless: Simple to make!! Will make again, but this time I will follow the instructions 😂

PUL Team - May 20, 2024, 9:28 p.m.

Oh no! Sorry to hear it burned Inu, fingers crossed it'll go more smoothly next time <3

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Best meal to start the day!!!

I used peanut butter rather than tahini, and this granola is so delicious! But I recommend using a thinner peanut butter instead of thick, because it’s hard to blend with the dates. My daughter loves it! Highly recommended for such a healthy granola!

PUL Team - April 22, 2024, 8:52 p.m.

Thanks for the tip, Aman! So glad that the granola was enjoyed ☺️

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Delicious and easy to make

We loved this granola so much!! Our blender sucks though, so we had to add more water and top it with some of the date pieces instead of having them all in the tahini mixture. Would it be possible to make these in bar form?

PUL Team - April 13, 2024, 4:02 a.m.

Hi Jane! We imagine the mixture wouldn't be sticky enough to form bars with the original recipe. Adding more of the pureed dates, some syrup, or nut/seed butter could help the mixture get sticky enough to make bars before firmly pressing the mixture into a pan. We can't say with certainty what the proportions would be as we haven't tested it out.

You may be interested in our Hazelnut Granola Breakfast Bars for a recipe that wouldn't require as much experimenting, pickuplimes.com/recipe/hazeln… 🤗

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This is my most favourite granola I've ever eat! Thanks for recipe. ❤️

The bigger clusters were chewy and the smaller ones were crunchy. After it had cooled down, I decided to put it back in the oven for a few more minutes at a lower temp (~150*c) to make it more dry. I think some clusters were too big. Next time I'll break it up a bit. Any other suggestions?

PUL Team - March 24, 2024, 8:27 p.m.

Hey Sri, breaking up the clusters before baking can help ensure even drying and crunchiness throughout. This recipe uses dates as the sweetener, which can also contribute to a chewy rather than crunchy texture. If you're interested, we have several other granola recipes that use sugar instead, and sugar (in place of dates) can result in more crunchy granola 😊

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Soooo good!!

My favorite granola!
Also delicious with some cocoa powder for a chocolate granola.

It’s so delicious and easy to make! Highly recommend 👌

La meilleure recette de granolas!

Best granola ever!!!

I have been making this recipe for years! It’s so easy to switch up and make it your own! I’ve made chocolate versions, pumpkin spice versions and much much more! It’s my go to!! It also lasts! I always always double it when I make it because the single batch is just not enough! 🤤

PUL Team - Feb. 26, 2024, 5:22 a.m.

So happy to hear that you're enjoyed the granola and love all these tasty twists, Tara!

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The best granola!

Do you know how many calories and protein ate in half a cup of this recipe?

PUL Team - Feb. 12, 2024, 9:15 p.m.

Hey there, Julie, yes the nutrition information for this recipe is listed per ½ cup serving. You can find the approximate nutrition information by clicking on the green "show nutrition info" button below the recipe on our website.

On the app you can view the nutrition by following this flow: click the recipe > click "info" on the right side > click "🧬 nutrients" beside the Nourish title > press and hold the circle to show it's calories. The macro and micronutrient information is also here 🤗

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I make this regularly for a few years already and have saved it in my recipe database as "standard granola" because it's my go-to-recipe. I absolutely love that there's no refined sugar in it and I can get varieties by using different nuts and dried fruit.

I make this granola every month. My boyfriend and I love it.

Amazing! I cook it on a regular basis)
Do you think I could replace tahini with coconut urbech or apricot kernel urbech?

PUL Team - Jan. 23, 2024, 10:19 p.m.

Hey there, Yuzuru, we've never tested it out so we can't say with certainty. We imagine it will impact the granola taste and texture. Let us know if you test it out 🙂

Yuzuru - Jan. 26, 2024, 8:35 a.m.

I know about taste, but I think about nutrition. Natural urbeches are very nutrition-rich, but what if i use them in this recipe? Will it affect somehow?

PUL Team - Jan. 27, 2024, 11:14 p.m.

Hey Yuzuru - ah gotcha! In general heat can impact some nutrients. For example, some heat-unstable nutrients such as B vitamins and carotenoids might be impacted. Other nutrients, such as phenols, flavonoids, and antioxidant properties may improve after baking. Seeds are still incredibly wholesome whether or not they’re been baked though, so overall, I'd say use it if you enjoy the taste of it! 😊

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Best granola ever!

Very yummy! The tahini and date mixture was delicious on its own as well. I dipped some apples in the leftover sauce in my food processor.

so good to have with milk!!

LOVE this! Ate it on yogurt with fruit. I felt so good about my snack and it was absolutely delicious. My toddler made it with me. Her review: “So nummy!”

PUL Team - Jan. 9, 2024, 10:10 p.m.

🥹 aww - we're so happy to hear, Meg, thank you!

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Love this recipe!! Finally a granola recipe with natural sugar sources 😍

love this recipe!

by far my favorite granola i could eat it everyday and it’s very easy to make 🫶🏼

PUL Team - Oct. 31, 2023, 6:24 p.m.

Such a big compliment, Gisela, thank you! This is one of our favourite granolas too 🤩

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This is the third granola recipe I have tried from PUL (I did the one with fig and the other one with double chocolate). Unfortunately, this is my least favourite one, it didn’t come out as good as the other ones.

Love it! Such a easy recipe and so yummy 😋

Love this recipe. Always turns out delicious, unless I forget it too much in the oven, then I am not so happy.
I tend to switch the nuts as I don’t always have everything on hand, or replace the tahini with peanut/almond butter. I also like to add 3-4 tbs of cacao powder for a chocolatey taste. So it’s versatile, easy to make and it lasts me for 2-3 weeks. And healthy!!! 💚

PUL Team - Oct. 12, 2023, 6:11 p.m.

Mmm love the ideas, Anda! We're so thrilled that the granola is being enjoyed. It's super versatile and nourishing 🤩

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So good!! I just can’t stop snacking.

Absolutely amazing! The hole family loved it! 😍

this is so yum! First time baking this, but it worked like a charm :)
Recipe is easy to follow, highly recommend everyone to try!

PUL Team - Sept. 5, 2023, 6:12 a.m.

Woop woop 🤩 your recommendation means so much, Betty, thank you!

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Yum! Gotta try this! Looks delicious!

PUL Team - Aug. 21, 2023, 4:51 a.m.

We hope you love the granola, Casey!

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How do I print the recipes? My phone times out when I’m cooking from recipes so I print them

PUL Team - Aug. 14, 2023, 3:16 a.m.

Hey Katrina! If you're on our website, just below the directions and storage information, there's a green "print" button. When you click this, it'll take you to a print page. Our app doesn't currently have a print function, but it's on our list of features to explore more. If you're having any difficulties we're happy to help and/or send you PDFs directly - you can contact us at [email protected] 💌

Katrina Branson - Aug. 14, 2023, 4:12 a.m.

Thanks for much for taking the time to reply. I did exactly what you recommended. I printed it from the website. I absolutely love the app by the way omg it’s so wonderful! I 💚 PUL!

PUL Team - Aug. 14, 2023, 6 a.m.

Aw thanks for the very kind words and for supporting the app, Katrina, it means so much!

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This really is the best granola ever!! I’m making another batch!!

A really good recipe. It’s the second time i’ve cooked it. Simple,fast, and good. Not too sweat.

Love the earthy tahini flavour, goes so well with dates!

Hey can I make this on stovetop ? Do you have any suggestions?

PUL Team - July 27, 2023, 12:26 a.m.

Hey Rimsha, we haven't tested it but but do let us know if you give it a try 🤗

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The first granola recipe I’ve ever made. It’ll be the only recipe I ever try. Sooo tasty! I soaked my dates in some hot water which helped the blending process. I also added a splash of vanilla to the date mixture. Once it was ready I ate so much of it, warm, right out of the oven. (No shame). Thanks for this recipe!

PUL Team - July 26, 2023, 10:35 p.m.

Woop woop! So happy to hear, Jenny, thank you 🤗

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This is my favorite granola ever. It will be yours too.

I definitely understand why you and Jenna love this recipe. Will make again, perhaps swap oats for buckwheat flakes.

Seriously delicious. I cant stop thinking about it. This Granola will be my work snack go to for a while!

SO good!

This granola tastes so incredible and you don’t have to feel guilty about eating it.

Absolutely amazing

Thanks a lot for the recipe! Can we also add flax seeds or chia seeds? If so, before baking is recommended or after? Moreover, should flax seeds be grounded or whole seeds also works?

PUL Team - May 20, 2023, 3:32 a.m.

Hey Bahar, yes you can add flax or chia seeds, and either before or after baking is fine! We'd recommend ground seeds for a smoother consistency and enhanced nutrient absorption 🤗

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What a great recipe! Been making it for the last couple of years, something I never get bored of!
I am wondering if there is a way to convert it to oatmeal cookies (maybe by adding some flour, soymilk and vegan butter?). Any suggestions?

PUL Team - May 19, 2023, 6:29 p.m.

Hey Oksana, so happy to hear! We haven't tried to be honest so it might take some experimenting. Perhaps trying with some flour, baking soda or powder, and wet ingredients like soy milk, applesauce, or mashed banana would work? Our One-Bowl Blueberry Almond Breakfast Cookies (pickuplimes.com/recipe/one-bo…) might be helpful for a framework. Do let us know how it goes if you test it out 😃

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Just needed a healthy granola recipe for my sons 2 year party and I new it the right place to look for it eas here! Thanks for so much, PUL team!!! <3

PUL Team - April 11, 2023, 2:29 a.m.

Awe happy birthday to your son, Lais! 🥳

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Hello there PUL!
I was wondering if I use date syrup instead of dates, how much the measurement should be? around 1/2 cup just as the tahini?

PUL Team - March 30, 2023, 12:09 a.m.

Hey N, we haven't experimented with date syrup in this one but have heard positive reviews with it. Perhaps starting with a 1/2 cup (125 mL) and adding more to taste/stickiness is one approach. We hope you enjoy the granola if you're able to give it a try 😃

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LOVE making this granola! I’ve made it more than a handful of times now, doubling the recipe so that I have enough in stock. It’s so easy to swap things in and out with what I have on-hand, and it’s great knowing that there isn’t any added sugar, just the sugar from the fruits 💕.

PUL Team - March 26, 2023, 9:01 p.m.

So happy the recipe is being enjoyed, Ricardo 🙂

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Love it. I make it once a month. I leave out the nuts and add raisins after it comes out of the oven. Love Love love it

I think this is a great recipe but did have a difficult time blending the dates and tahini. Is there a trick to deal with the constant sticking? I used more water than the recipe called for.
I was slightly disappointed that it wasn't very crunchy either...next time I will perhaps leave it for a few minutes longer. I enjoy the taste though, and think that the dates and tahini make a great alternative combination! 🙂

PUL Team - March 23, 2023, 8:08 p.m.

Hey Marion, a high-powered food processor and mixing for a bit longer can help the dates, tahini, and water turn creamier. If your food processor is less powerful, more water may be needed. Leaving the granola is a lovely idea for more crunch. You could also up the heat in the oven slightly if needed 😊

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Hi,
First and foremost I love your channel and website. Everything is carefully designed, crafted with the viewer/user in mind and top quality photos, visuals and off course recipes. Hats off for this!!
I have an oven which minimal temperature is 170°C (not 150): how long do you advise me to bake? I cannot turn it lower, it's preset at min 170°C-max 225°C.
Secondly, would other types of dates work out too (Deglet-nour from Tunisia or mazafati from Iran)?
Thanks again

PUL Team - March 16, 2023, 5:43 a.m.

Hey Mejasoa, aw thanks for the kind words. No worries, set it to 170 and then just keep a close eye on the granola, stir it a few more times in between and cook it for about 10 minutes less (you'll know it's done when it's golden and fragrant).

You can use other types of dates, but you may find adding a few more dates to the mixture helpful if it's not as sticky. We hope this helps for now and that you enjoy the granola if you're able to give it a try 😃

Mejasoa - March 17, 2023, 7:49 p.m.

I mixed 2 types of dates: medjool and deglet nour and the medjool beautifully melted with tha tahini while the other left clumps and sticky and coarse bits. It all luckily kind of coated the other parts.
I also only had few rolled oats left so I mixed millet flakes together.
I cooked 25 min on 2 racks and the middle one turned crunchier, the bottom one chewy.
But one thing is CERTAIN: this is so YUMMY GOOD 😋!!! Thanks! This is my new favorite homemade granola recipe now 😃

PUL Team - March 18, 2023, 1:59 a.m.

Oh, Mejasoa, thank you for the glowing review 💛

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Have been doing this recipe for years and it never disappoints. I bring I every morning to work to eat with my yogurt and I literally have colleagues stealing it. Everyone loves it! I sometimes use date syrup when I don’t have dates on hand and it works just fine.

PUL Team - Feb. 18, 2023, 5:16 p.m.

Oh we appreciate it so much, Gaia Aveta De Felice, thank you :D

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I am starting to make this granola every two weeks, it tastes very good and it’s easy to make :)

PUL Team - Feb. 13, 2023, 1:47 a.m.

Thank you, Iris, we're so happy the granola is being enjoyed 😃

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The best granola ever! I add some chia seeds, walnuts, pistachios, wax seeds. With coconut milk or kefir and a kiwi aside, it has become our favourite breakfast

I make this recipe every week. It's just so amazing! Sometimes I even have to double the recipe, because everybody stepping by just wants to put there hands in it! This recipe gives such a good base to experiment with by adding different nuts and spices or some puffed durum wheat or puffed rice in the end or add different dried fruits. With some warm berries it's just heaven. And its a great sustainable present too!

PUL Team - Feb. 9, 2023, 10:59 p.m.

So thrilled it's being enjoyed, Sara, and love all the modifications! So kind of you to gift it as well 😃

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Gotta admit, I didn’t expect much of it because healthy and tahini in granola?! But OH MY GOD this is my FAVORITE granola now! I absolutely love it! It’s become an absolute pantry staple!

PUL Team - Feb. 1, 2023, 1:34 a.m.

Such a huge compliment, Kerstin, thank you! 🤗

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I made this yesterday and it’s delicious and so easy to make.. I added hemp seeds and flax and topped with banana, strawberries and soy milk for a delicious and nutritious breakfast. I love your recipes. They always work and are tasty and easy to make. Thankyou.

PUL Team - Jan. 30, 2023, 3:27 a.m.

Mmm sounds lovely, Marisa, we're so happy to hear!

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I’ve been trying various granola recipes for a few months and this one is my decided favorite!
Thank you for sharing!

PUL Team - Jan. 21, 2023, 9 p.m.

We're so happy to hear, Peg, it means so much 😃

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This granola is super delicious! I have a couple of questions though: is mixing the tahini and date mixture with the oats supposed to be hard to get full coverage? And, is it supposed to be soft or should I have left the granola in the over longer to get more of a crunch? Thank you :-)

PUL Team - Jan. 19, 2023, 9:33 a.m.

Hey Harriet, to make sure it all gets combined well, I usually just get in there with my hands to give it a good mix. If the date/tahini mixture is too thick, you can always add a tiny splash of water to it before adding it to the oats to help coat it more easily. As for the crunch, it is crunchy in some parts, and definitely baking it longer can help make it even more crunchy, but it is softer than our other granola recipes. This is because tahini and dates offer more moisture than granola recipes that use sugar and oil. If you want more crunch, I recommend trying out this recipe: https://www.pickuplimes.com/r… 😊

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I can't remember how many times I've done this, but it's such a reliable breakfast choice and versatile! I love how easy it is, thank you so much!

I made this and the red pepper hummus today. Both of these came out so great! I am so proud of my container full of granola that I look at it like a proud momma lol. I am very happy with its taste. My dilemma of what to eat for snacks is finally solved. Thank you.
Regarding the steps, it took me well more than 30mins to make it brown and crispy.

I love this recipe! It's been on non-stop repeat at my home for the past 5+ years, great job! It has the perfect level of sweetness, not too sweet and not too salty and makes for a wonderfully filling breakfast. I was wondering if you've ever considered creating a christmas-flavour inspired version?

PUL Team - Dec. 14, 2022, 4:30 p.m.

So thrilled it's being enjoyed, Kat, it means so much! We'd noted down Christmas-inspired granola as an idea for future content 🤗

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I make it with milletflakes, riceflakes instead of the oats. So good!

PUL Team - Dec. 13, 2022, 1:46 a.m.

Ooo sounds lovely! Thank you, Michaela 😃

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This recipe is so good that it has become a staple at my house! I make it weekly! However, I have made one change to it that I think makes it even better. Instead of using 3 cups of oatmeal, I use 2 1/4. That allows the date and tahini mixture to cover it even more thoroughly.

PUL Team - Nov. 29, 2022, 10:18 p.m.

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with it, Elizabeth!

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I made it and it is yummy. I relaced ones raisins with goji

PUL Team - Nov. 27, 2022, 7:51 p.m.

Thank you, Gab!

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I love this granola recipe! It's so versatile and delicious. Using the dates and Tahini really sets it apart from any other granola I've made or eaten. I experiment a little bit each time I make it, adjusting quantities of nuts, spices, seeds, and fruits, and it always turns out great. I thought I lost this recipe, and was overjoyed when I found a copy on your website!

PUL Team - Nov. 16, 2022, 12:28 a.m.

Aw we're so happy to hear, Susan, thank you! It means so much 🤗

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I always have some of that amazing granola in my kitchen now !! Thank you that is so so good ;)

I do not remember how many times I did this recipe. So delicious and easy make. Thanks for sharing with us.

PUL Team - Nov. 6, 2022, 6:31 p.m.

So happy to hear, Elif!

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Not just healthiest, but best granola ever.

An great recipe, absolutely delicious! I usually use maple syrup for granolas but after trying this recipe, I love using the puréed dates now, it’s just sweet enough. As a personal preference, I double the cinnamon and salt, I like to feel the spice and the extra touch of salt helps all the ingredients sing. I also add the dried fruits after the granola’s cooled, no need to bake as they’re already dry. Thank you for this recipe!

PUL Team - Oct. 9, 2022, 10:36 p.m.

Thank you for sharing your experience with this one, DJ, we're so glad it's being enjoyed 🙂

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I love making this granola recipe.....since I live out in the middle East we have access to date syrup and taking making it a breeze to make. I add some psyllium husk, chia seeds and flax seeds and it comes out excellently! Thanks for this❤

PUL Team - Oct. 1, 2022, 8:19 a.m.

Mmm sounds lovely, Shifa, we're so glad it's being enjoyed 😃

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I just made this recipe and reduced the dates to half it's quantity as I don't like it too sweet. It's a star! Thank you for sharing. Look forward to trying the other recipes. Cheers!

PUL Team - Sept. 23, 2022, 3:07 a.m.

So thrilled to hear, Sav, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with it!

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Yesterday I tried the recipe for granola and was absolutely thrilled.

I don't really like the slightly bitter taste of tahini, but I still had a jar that needed to be used up. So I tried this recipe and I am extremely happy with the result. The dates, the cinnamon and the tahini paste make a sweet, but not too sweet, mixture that you could honestly just roll into balls and eat like that.

My tips: The date paste, mixed with the oat flakes and nuts turns it into a very sticky mass that you should tap rather than spread with short movements on the tray. And when baking, I turned the temperature down a little so that the granola could dry out well and become crunchy without turning too brown. I added the sultanas only 5 minutes before the end, otherwise they always get too dark for me. You can also halve the recipe if you are 1 or 2 people. It's still a big portion if you use it as a topping for something.

As a pure muesli, it is too sweet for me, so I mix it with coarse oat flakes - with fresh blueberries it is a dream. The recipe is quick enough that you can easily make the granola fresh when it runs out. All in all, it's the best granola I've had so far, because it has the most complex taste. : )

PUL Team - Sept. 16, 2022, 4:45 p.m.

Thanks a bunch for sharing your tips, Lisa, it's so appreciated! We're so glad it was enjoyed 🤩

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This granola is just perfect!
The dates and tahini go really well together and make this granola deliciously sweet and nutty without overdoing it.
Will definitely make it again! Thank you for sharing!

PUL Team - Sept. 8, 2022, 11:04 p.m.

Woohoo! So happy to hear, Catarina, thank you 😃

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I love it! Delicious granola. I am just curious why you would bake the dried fruits. In other granola recipes you add them after baking. Is it better to add them before?

PUL Team - Sept. 8, 2022, 10:58 p.m.

Hey Yonna, that's a lovely question and so glad the granola is being enjoyed! Adding the dried fruit beforehand in a recipe like this is okay considering it's being baked at a very low temperature. Because of the lower temp, the dried fruit tends to become chewy, which I find quite nice. For other granola recipes, the baking temp is higher and this can often dry out and burn the sugar in the fruit. But for this recipe, either way works 🙂

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it is what it says it is
Healthiest and dellllliccccious <3

My go-to breakfast for a few years now :)

I love this recipe! It's so crunchy and sweet but without the burden of refined sugar. The flavour is a smoky sweetness and the nuts and seeds give it a wonderful crunch. I have mine with oat milk.

love this, this is been my go to granola since 2 years, i don’t even look at recipe anymore here but just make it, that’s how many times i have made it.

PUL Team - Sept. 7, 2022, 12:31 a.m.

Aw we're so thrilled the granola is being enjoyed, Mary!

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I love this recipe ! I usually use date paste and peanut butter (since I like it a lot better in general than tahini) and it's delicious. Thank you !

PUL Team - Aug. 31, 2022, 5:14 p.m.

A lovely substitution idea, Irene, and we're so happy the granola is being enjoyed!

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I absolutely love this granola, my go-to from now on. Go and make it now :)

This granola has the perfect texture. It keeps also very well. I love using it as a topping for my yoghurt - and not only for breakfast, works brilliantly all day long!

PUL Team - Aug. 10, 2022, 1:58 p.m.

We appreciate the kind words so much - thank you, Orlanne!

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We love this recipe - so easy to pull together, great flavours and feels indulgent despite being reasonably healthy!

This granola is really easy to make and tastes wonderful with the combination of dates and tahini. It is also a good way to use up all the backing ingrediencies you might have left over, like walnuts or almonds. With this recipe you can nicely substitute with what you have at home. Depending on your oven settings you should check more often to get a golden but not overly crispy result.

PUL Team - Aug. 2, 2022, 6:32 p.m.

Aw thank you for the lovely feedback, Anna, we're so happy the granola is being enjoyed 😃

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I make a huge batch of this every 2-3 weeks and eat it for breakfast every day! The best granola I have ever made, so easy, and my family loves it! Thank you for sharing such wonderful treats!

PUL Team - July 26, 2022, 7:49 a.m.

Oh, Molly, we're smiling from ear to ear! So glad the granola is being enjoyed 😃

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My go to receipie!

Best granola recipe possible! I make this on a regular basis and just don't get tired of it. It's crunchy, sweet and flavourful and basically every ingredient has major health benefits. Highly recommend!

PUL Team - July 9, 2022, 2:14 a.m.

It mean so much, Nati, thank you!

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I make this all the time!! Its amazing :) I use peanut butter instead of tahini and add a bit of maple syrup

PUL Team - July 9, 2022, 1:46 a.m.

Delicious ideas, Bard, thank you!

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2nd breakfast staple I tried from your site. Love it.......

PUL Team - July 4, 2022, 6:40 p.m.

Woohoo! Happy cooking, Fransisca 🤗

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I love it! I really appreciate that one is using only natural sugar in this recipe. It tastes amazing. Thank you so much for sharing with the community. I love your work. Take care and never change :)

PUL Team - July 2, 2022, 3:32 p.m.

We appreciate the kind words so much, Mel, thank you!

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The best granola recipe ever! I love that it has no added sugars <3 it’s super tasty

PUL Team - June 26, 2022, 11:53 p.m.

We're so glad the granola is being enjoyed, Marta 🙂

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This is my all time fav granola recipe. The date-tahini cream is just wow!

PUL Team - June 13, 2022, 2:23 a.m.

So happy to hear, Eszter, thank you!

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A PUL classic! This is one of the first PUL recipes I made and has become one of my favs. I love all the PUL granola recipes I've tried, but this one has a special place in my heart. Whole food ingredients that come together to make something so delicious.

PUL Team - June 10, 2022, 11:48 p.m.

Oh, it means so much! Thank you, Erica, for sharing your love and light in our community 💛

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Amazing granola recipe! I have made a version of this plenty of times, and everyone just loved it (including me)!

PUL Team - June 10, 2022, 11:14 p.m.

Beyond happy to hear, Leva, it means so much 🤗

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Extremely tasty and easy to make! I used half tahini and half natural peanut butter, and substituted the cashews for pecans since that's what I happened to have on hand. Love that I can control exactly what goes in to the recipe, and will definitely make this again soon!

PUL Team - June 9, 2022, 6 p.m.

Ooo lovely substitutions, Sarah 😍 thank you for sharing!

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Delicious and very easy to make!

Wow ! this is delicious. Sweet but not too sweet,very unique flavour. I simply love it!

PUL Team - May 15, 2022, 11:31 p.m.

So glad it's being enjoyed, Keren!

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Your website and videos are the best I've found. After years of being a vegetarian, I feel like I've learned so much about having a more nutritionally balanced diet from your videos and notes. I appreciate that the recipes are doable, meaning that they call for ingredients I'm likely to have in my pantry. I also like that I can have a stock of ingredients used for multiple recipes.

My question has to do with Medjool dates vs. Deglet dates. I usually buy deglets because they are less expensive. The recipes turn out satisfying and tasty, but I do wonder at the difference. Is there a preference for Medjool?

PUL Team - April 29, 2022, 7:14 p.m.

Hi there Dorothy, thank you for the kind words and question! We're so honoured PUL is part of your plant-based journey.

Our preference is whatever dates are most accessible, so feel free to use Deglet dates if desired. We personally prefer Medjool dates as they're generally a bit bigger and chewier than the more firm and smaller dates available to us. If substituting for Medjool dates, you may find it helpful to add a few more dates to the mixture if it's not as sticky ✨

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This is an AMAZING recipe as it is so easy to make. And in my humble opinion, it takes much better than any store bought granola.
I love cinnamon so aded an extra 1/4 tsp. And I added about 1/2 tsp of pure vanilla extract to the date, tahini and water mixture, which creates a caramel taste (and smell). So good!! And so nice to know every single ingredient in the granola and know that there is no oil or refined sugar. Thank you!!!

PUL Team - April 22, 2022, 5:30 a.m.

Thank YOU for the glowing review, H, it means so much! Love the idea to add vanilla 😍

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Love how this recipe controls the sugar and fats ... and so natural ingredients.
My new favorite recipe I will always make Know.
Thank you for sharing.
Korina.

PUL Team - April 10, 2022, 9:47 p.m.

We're so glad the recipe is being enjoyed, Korina, thank you!

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This is my go to recipe when it comes to granola. Simply the best.

PUL Team - March 29, 2022, 4:02 a.m.

Aw thank you, Isabel, it means so much 😊

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Amazing with no sugar or oil and it’s DELICIOUS!!

Quick, easy and very delicious! Pretty much as soon as the last batch is gone I make an new one. Highly recommended!

PUL Team - March 10, 2022, 9:35 p.m.

Woohoo! So thrilled the granola is being enjoyed, Anna ☺️

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I just made this yesterday! It’s so good, and the tahini really adds a yummy depth of flavor. However, once stored, it lost some of its crispiness. I wonder if it just wasn’t fully 100% cool when I stored it (it seemed cool.) So good!

PUL Team - March 8, 2022, 2:27 a.m.

Hey Lizzie, we're so glad it was enjoyed! Allowing the granola to cool completely and storing it in an airtight container on the counter rather than in the fridge help to ensure it doesn't get soggy 🙂

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This stuff is amazing. I give as gifts. Everyone loves it! Super cute in labeled jars.

PUL Team - March 7, 2022, 5:14 a.m.

We're so honoured it's being gifted, S. Caffee, thank you!

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The video and the pictures are totally drool-worthy, thanks for sharing this! I am a huge fan of dark chocolate so I tried this and it turned out the best! Do try it once.

PUL Team - March 4, 2022, 2:03 a.m.

Oh so lovely to hear, Nishi, thanks for the kind words 😊

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I am in love with these granolas! My new go to! Not too sweet but so flavorful!! Thank you! :)

PUL Team - March 2, 2022, 5:24 p.m.

So glad to hear, Pascale, thank you ✨

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Simple, easy, delicious :) 5/5 ⭐

I should have reviewed this a long time ago. This is the best granola recipe out there! I make it all the time. It’s super tasty, the texture is incredible and its nutritious. My go to breakfast again and again and again. I usually make a huge batch and place it in an airtight jar. I serve it with Oatly gurt and sprinkle som goji berries and hemp seeds on top for extra goodness.

PUL Team - Feb. 28, 2022, 7:33 p.m.

Aw we're smiling from ear to ear, Lizzie, thank you! Sounds so lovely 😍

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First time making my own granola. I loveeee it so much! The making process, the smell after baking, and the taste, all makes me so happy. Thank you Pick Up Limes 🥰🥰🥰🌸🌸🌸

PUL Team - Feb. 19, 2022, 2:49 a.m.

We're so honoured your first try was with a PUL recipe, CL, thank you! Enjoy 😃

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It's the second time I've done this recipe and It's DELICIOUS! It can be eaten all by itself, like a cookie! My brother-in-law ate the rest of my first batch yesterday actually so that's why I needed to make a second one only 2 days after making a first one! 😄

PUL Team - Feb. 16, 2022, 10:34 p.m.

So happy it was enjoyed, Janna, and so kind of you to make another batch 😆

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Delicious! I have been using peanut butter instead of tahini because I never have enough tahini around, but it is my new favorite breakfast with some fruit and plant milk!

PUL Team - Feb. 14, 2022, 10:38 p.m.

It means so much that it's being enjoyed, Rachel, thanks for taking the time to share ✨

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So delicious!!!! Thanks for the recipe!

My kids are fighting for it like for sweets. It is super delicious <3 thank you for sharing Sadia!

PUL Team - Feb. 11, 2022, 12:45 a.m.

We appreciate the review, Taya, thank you!

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I made this granola today, for the first time, and I love it!
I would never have thought of using tahini and dates on my own! I`ve usually used honey for sweetener, water and oil for moist to make granola, but this was soo good! Glad I`ve found your blogg and youtube channel!
Love your recipies so far!
Thank you!!!🤗

PUL Team - Feb. 1, 2022, 4:05 a.m.

So glad the granola was a success, Sofia, and happy to have you in the PUL family 😃

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Hi, wondering if I can use regular pitted dates? It’s kinda pricey to obtain Medjool dates in my country and the ones that are most accessible are US pitted dates and Pakistani (Khadrawy) dates. Which between the 2 would you recommend? Thank you!

PUL Team - Jan. 24, 2022, 3:16 a.m.

Hey there, Rose! Feel free to use whichever dates are the most accessible to you. You may find it helpful to soak the dates to soften them up or add a few more to the mixture if it's not as sticky as desired. Pitted dates may be a tad easier than Khadrawy dates if those aren't pitted already 😊

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I’ve been meaning to make this for so long but kept putting it off and i’m so mad at myself!!! This tastes amazing and it’s such a flexible and versatile recipe! There are so many things I substitute in this recipe (because its what I had on hand) and it still turned out perfect. I really do appreciate recipes that use up what you already have instead of going out to get things for it specifically, thank you so much for this recipe it’s now a household staple!!!!

PUL Team - Jan. 19, 2022, 5:24 p.m.

We're so beyond thrilled to hear, Rahaf! Love that the recipe is being adapted too 😊

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Already made it twice. I just love the paste covering all the dry ingredience! I personally add a little more water to make the paste spread out more. Thank you for the recipe!

PUL Team - Jan. 18, 2022, 1:07 a.m.

Thanks a bunch for sharing your experience with it, Hannah! We're so happy to hear 😊

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Hi Sadia! Unfortunately I don´t have an oven in my house... could it be possible to cook this with a pan on a hob? Thanks in advance!

PUL Team - Jan. 18, 2022, 12:13 a.m.

Hey Samara! We haven't tested it out so we can't say with certainty, although we imagine it's possible with a bit of experimenting. We'd recommend using a small batch at a time on a non-stick pan. Medium heat and stirring often may work best. You could also add the nuts and seeds closer when the oats mixture is just about done to prevent over roasting them. We hope this helps for now and you enjoy the recipe if you're able to give it a try 😃

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Yum, yum, yum! This is such a great recipe. Thank you so much for sharing it.

PUL Team - Jan. 13, 2022, 5:02 a.m.

So glad it's being enjoyed, Aloha Victoria!

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I just love your homepage.. not only are your recipces simple (not boring) and tasty.
the way how you explain it - so down to earth, quick and easy - its easy for me to understand (no english speaker) and easy and fun to recook.
You became my favorite food blogger !! happy 2022. Wish you a happy and successfull one..

PUL Team - Jan. 12, 2022, 4:48 a.m.

Oh, Nadine, it means so much! Wishing you a happy new year and thanks for helping make our PUL family so special 💚

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hands down the best best granola recipe - simple and really yummy.

PUL Team - Jan. 10, 2022, 3:30 a.m.

A huge compliment, Mare, thank you!

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Excellent really enjoyed this for breakfast. Definitely one to make again and again.

PUL Team - Jan. 9, 2022, 6:37 a.m.

Woohoo! Thank you, JennyC 😊

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Loved it! My family did too🥰
Next time I will test out pb instead

PUL Team - Jan. 4, 2022, 5:05 p.m.

So glad to hear, Ko, enjoy 🥰

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Would 2 servings of protein powder work in this?

PUL Team - Dec. 30, 2021, 5:42 a.m.

Hey MKD, we haven't tested it out but you could likely add it if desired. It may be preferred to opt for one with a more neutral flavour 🙂

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This has become my go-to granola recipe! I love that you can change it up so easily by swapping out different nuts. I use an equal split if tahini and peanut butter - the grandkids love it. I give all my kids a big jar for Christmas, and it's always gone before new year's.

PUL Team - Dec. 9, 2021, 4:35 p.m.

Mmm love the idea to use half tahini and peanut butter, KarenB! We're so honoured a PUL recipe is part of the special occasion too 🤗

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First time making this granola today, what a great find! I prefer my granola in big, chunky bits and this is the perfect recipe for that. The tahini flavor makes so much sense now that I've tried it. I will definitely be making this again!

PUL Team - Dec. 2, 2021, 1:15 a.m.

So happy the granola is was enjoyed, Sarah, it means so much ✨

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This recipe is really amazing . I can prepare this with Baked Granola with Cranberries & Almonds from True Elements- a clean label food brand which I have been using for a year and it really is great! One doubt whether we can use this recipe for all age groups? Please let me know. Can't wait to try this recipe. YAYY !

If anyone likes experimenting with flavours, I soaked my dates and raisins in hot water with a vanilla chai teabag before using them and I think it turned out pretty well.

PUL Team - Nov. 9, 2021, 2:44 a.m.

Mmm such an interesting idea, Beth, thanks a bunch for sharing! Sounds lovely 😍

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Hi,
Can I use date syrup instead? The dates here are useless. How many ml would I need?

PUL Team - Nov. 4, 2021, 5:49 p.m.

Hi there, Boglárka, thank you for the question! Our intention for the recipe was to use full dates with the pits removed, and then blend them into a sweet and sticky paste in step two within the recipe. Apologies for any confusion this may have caused.

We haven't experimented with date syrup in this one, although sometimes date syrup is sweeter and smoother than pureed dates. Perhaps starting with a 1/2 cup (125 mL) and adding more to taste is one approach. We hope this helps and you enjoy the granola if you're able to give it a try 😃

Boglárka - Nov. 4, 2021, 6:38 p.m.

Thank you. I tried soaking dates but as you said, it didn't end in a smooth paste, even with the help of the liquid tahini and it was harder to mix it with the rest of the ingredients. I'll use organic date syrup but you are right it must be sweeter than dates. I love this granola, its the only one I make because of the fact that it has no added sugar or oil, plus because I love tahini. You are very inspirational eventhough I'm not a vegan.

PUL Team - Nov. 5, 2021, 12:05 a.m.

No problem at all. It may also help to add some more water to the date and tahini mixture if needed. Do let us know how it goes with the date syrup if you give it a try! We're so happy to hear you're enjoying it in any case, Boglárka ☺️

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Delicious! I used California dates, and they worked great. I was concerned that the 1/2 c serving size was very small, since I'm used to eating 1/2 c oatmeal cooked--at least double that 1/2 c serving size for breakfast. However, I tried a 1/2 c serving with plain yogurt and fresh berries, and to my surprise, after eating my 1/2 c serving, I was full. I'm now planning to make a double batch of the granola, now to be my new staple breakfast food.

PUL Team - Nov. 4, 2021, 1:20 a.m.

We're so thrilled the granola was enjoyed, Alison! It means so much 😃

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This recipe is really amazing. Loved the end result. However if I wanted to make it nut or seed free, do you think I will have to substitute the nuts/seeds with oats or could I simply omit them ( assuming I keep the quantity of dates or tahini the same ) ?
Really appreciate your amazing recipes.

PUL Team - Oct. 31, 2021, 5:51 p.m.

Hi, Soniya, thanks for the lovely question! Feel free to omit the nuts and seeds, although tahini is made from sesame seeds so the granola would still contain seeds. If tahini is okay, you could omit the chopped nuts and seeds, and optionally replace them with more oats, dried fruit, or dark chocolate if desired 😊

If no nuts or seeds including tahini are desired, you could omit the tahini and add syrup to desired stickiness and sweetness. Alternatively, you could omit the nuts and seeds from our other granola recipes that use syrup as a base (rather than dates and tahini), such as a chocolate and fig granola: pickuplimes.com/recipe/chocol…. We hope this helps for now!

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Very interesting blog. I would definitely recommend this to my family and friends. Thank you.

Hi sadia I’m incredibly happy that i found this recipe since we don’t usually use maple syrup or coconut oil in iraq but tahini and dates are essential in every house . I did combine both this recipe and the chocolate granola one i just added coco powder to the dates and tahini paste and FOR some reason it tasted like nutella to me and my little brother liked it . IT can be a healthy version of nutella thank you for these amazing recipes 💕🥺💜

PUL Team - Oct. 26, 2021, 3:27 a.m.

We appreciate this so much, Hiba, and are so happy the granola is being enjoyed! Hugs to Iraq 😊

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I always love your recipe

Amazing! Nice sweetness and crunchy thank you <3

My go to granola cereal recipe.. i always go back to it whenever i get out of granola.. very yumy and healthy❤️❤️❤️❤️😋😋😋😋😋
Thank you for the inspiration

PUL Team - Oct. 1, 2021, 6:44 p.m.

Aw thank YOU, Suzan, for helping make our PUL community so special! Enjoy the granola ✨

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Thank you for sharing this recipe! Will this work with whole grain extra thick oats from Bob's Red Mill? Or do I need to somehow modify the recipe?

Also, can I substitute the tahini for something else?

Thank you!

PUL Team - Sept. 29, 2021, 9:35 p.m.

Hi there, David, we haven't personally tested out the recipe with extra thick oats so we can't say with absolute certainty. It's likely that the granola may benefit from a tad more nut or seed butter and a longer cooking time for crunchiness.

You can substitute the tahini for another nut or seed butter if desired, such as almond butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter. We hope you enjoy the recipe if you give it a try 🙂

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I Love it. It ist a dessert all by itself!

Hi Sadia, your recipes are just wonderful and your videos are so calming, am addicted to the videos in a way, one question can we replace rolled Oats with steel cut for granola?

PUL Team - Sept. 14, 2021, 1:52 a.m.

Hello Himabindu, thank you for the kind words and question! Steel-cuts oats are quite different from old-fashioned rolled oats. Steel-cut oats haven't been pre-cooked, and have much more fibre. Due to this, they're better suited for things like porridge, such as this recipe: pickuplimes.com/recipe/classi…

We wouldn't advise using steel-cut oats in this recipe, perhaps it's one to try when you are able to get some rolled oats 😃

Himabindu - Sept. 14, 2021, 8:59 p.m.

Thank you so much for the reply Sadia!

Sripradha R - Dec. 8, 2021, 5:10 p.m.

Thanks for asking this question! I was going to proceed with the regular oats I had at home- the Quaker oats thing... I think it is steel-cut, it is the cheapest in the market so I usually get that. I'll look for rolled oats! Thanks:)

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I mean, where do I even begin! This recipe is heavenly... I have been making it for months now and I don't think I'll ever stop making it. The best breakfast ever!

PUL Team - Sept. 12, 2021, 4:53 a.m.

Aww we're so happy to hear this, Alaa, thank you 🤗

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Although this granola requires slightly more time than your other recipes, I absolutely love the result. Maybe I’ve said it before, but I think this healthy option is a favourite. The date and tahini mixture does wonders: it really creates the characteristic crunchy lumps of caramelised ingredients as in store bought granolas. Importantly, it tastes so good!!! Love the nuts and I can’t wait to try this recipe with almond/macadamia and pecan/cashews. Figs instead of raisins works well😋
I’ve tried it with fruit and coconut yoghurt so far, but I’ll put it on PUL mango/peach smoothie for the weekend

PUL Team - Sept. 4, 2021, 1:28 a.m.

Oh, Louise, we're so appreciative of the lovely review! Thank you for sharing your experience with this one. Love pairing it with fruit or coconut yogurt 😍

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This is completely delicious. I love it. I've made it every couple of weeks, switching up the nuts depending what I have. I usually switch the cranberries for sour cherries which elevates it to another level! Thanks Sadia, I love all your recipes that I've tried - this is definitely the one I've made the most. SO good.

PUL Team - Aug. 24, 2021, 6:03 p.m.

Aw, Sarah, we appreciate this so much! Cranberries sound so lovely 😍

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I love love love this recipe. I make it weekly and add it to my daily bowl of breakfast kwark. Best granola recipe I have ever used and super easy to make! I need to go make bigger batches so it lasts me longer! Thank you for the recipe!

PUL Team - Aug. 19, 2021, 10:34 p.m.

Thank you, Veruca, for the glowing review! We're so happy you're enjoying the granola 🤗

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Just ammaaaazing! I always double the recipe because it’s gone within 2 days!

This recipe has become a part of our regular rotation. It tastes delicious and is super simple to make, plus the recipe is malleable to whatever nuts/seeds/other add ins you happen to have on hand. In my oven, it usually needs closer to 35-40 minutes.

I grew up in Syria where they make "Halawa", a traditional non-vegan dessert made of Tahini and date molasses with pistachios on top. The tahini, dates and nuts in this granola made me feel that I was eating a Halawa-flavored breakfast - the child in me is so happy thanks to you, Sadia!

PUL Team - Aug. 16, 2021, 3:14 a.m.

Aww we love the connection to the recipe you've shared, Aleph, thank you so much! So happy you're enjoying this one ☺️

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Easiest and yummiest granola EVER! I'm never buying granola from stores again. Thanks for another great recipe!

That tahini and date mixture...OMG, I could eat just that and be a happy girl! Love this granola! I use to make my own but got lazy with kids, work, etc. The store bought stuff is full of refined sugar and stuff I don't want. This recipe is so easy and customizable. I used pecans instead of cashews, added a bit more cinnamon, and some nutmeg. Smells so good and tastes even better! Thank you!

PUL Team - Aug. 10, 2021, 4:29 a.m.

So glad you're enjoying the granola, Denice! We love to hear the substitutions :D

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Hands down! The best granola recipe ever!

I’m looking forward to making this recipe, as your double chocolate granola was delicious! I’m wondering though, would this recipe work as granola bars if I press the mixture into a square baking dish?

PUL Team - Aug. 5, 2021, 4:27 a.m.

Hey there, Hannah, thanks for the question! We imagine the mixture wouldn't be sticky enough to form bars in the original recipe. Adding more of the pureed dates, some syrup, or nut/seed butter to the mixture could help it get sticky enough to make bars before firmly pressing the mixture into a pan. We can't say with certainty what the proportions would be as we haven't tested it out.

You may be interested in our Hazelnut Granola Breakfast Bars for a recipe that wouldn't require as much experimenting,(pickuplimes.co… 🌻

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I agree with the other—BEST GRANOLA ever! Using a seed, or tahini, instead of usual coconut oil and dates instead of usual honey or maple syrup make this higher in protein and minerals. I also use a tad bit less dry mix and make granola bars and take to the ice rink when I judge. Keeps my energy up and mind sharp for long competitions.. And it is a great recovery food after an intense morning of ice skating ⛸ for myself. This granola is on REPEAT and always available in my house.⛸💃🏼

PUL Team - Aug. 5, 2021, 3:57 a.m.

Ahh, Colleen, you're much too kind! Thank you for the lovely review. It's so appreciated 🤗⛸

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Best granola recipe I've tried, honestly! The mixture of tahini and dates give it an amazing taste. I did it with walnuts instead of cashews and I took of the raisins and the coconut (so you can always adapt / simplify according to what you like or what you have at home). Highly recommend, and I'll deffo try some other granola recipes from PUL

PUL Team - Aug. 4, 2021, 5:17 a.m.

So grateful for the incredible feedback, Sara! We hope you love our other granola recipes if you give any a try 😃

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These taste amazing! I'll give them another try though as I hadn't seen that the recipe stated 'old-fashioned' rolled oats and I used normal ones instead. So as I mixed the date mixture in, the oats kind of disintegrated and almost turned into oat flour and I ended up with something closer to granola bars... It's still really nice but will try again!

PUL Team - Aug. 1, 2021, 8:46 a.m.

Hi Aurora, thanks for sharing the review with us! We're glad the recipe was enjoyed and hope you love it with the old-fashioned rolled oats when you give it a try :D

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Hi! I love this recipe. One question though, can I replace tahini with something else? like coconut oil or peanut butter. If so, in what proportion?

PUL Team - July 29, 2021, 8:18 p.m.

Hi Naveena, substituting the tahini with another nut or seed butter in equal proportions would work! We've heard good reviews with sunflower seed butter. We hope you enjoyed it 😃

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I LOVE this recepie so much. I make a huge batch and it keeps me eating well and feeling nourished and full. Thank you for this Saadia. It is godsent

You've actually spoiled me with this granola Sadia... I will never ever get the store bought one becuase it doesn't taste half as delicous as yours.
Love all your recipes girl!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!

PUL Team - July 29, 2021, 8:25 p.m.

Oh, Ivana, this is so incredible to hear! Thank you for the glowing review and support ✨

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Really Love this one! My favorite! Love it all: The prepping: measuring, mixing all these beautiful ingredients and then The smell in our home while making 😍
Once made and stored it finishes rapidly and then my husband is asking all the time: when will you make this delicious granola again?
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Thank you 🙏🏼

PUL Team - July 29, 2021, 2:13 a.m.

This means so much, Rebecca, thanks so much for sharing the wonderful review!

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I make this every week without fail and it always disappears way too soon. Of all the PUL recipes I've made for friends, this is the one that gets the most raised eyebrows about the genius combo of dates and tahini! I recommend it to everyone. Just so fab and feel so wholesome eating it! Sets me up for the day perfectly. I actually can get away with add more oats and a little less dates ie. easily adaptable. Thank you PUL!

PUL Team - July 29, 2021, 2:01 a.m.

Aw you're too sweet, Susanna, we're so glad you're enjoying the granola! It's one of our favourites for sure ☺️

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Literally this recipe it never disappoints. I always forget how good it is and for no good reason. Every time I rediscover this recipe feels like hitting the jackpot. Love it and if you are on the edge of making it, do it! 11/10

PUL Team - July 28, 2021, 7:52 a.m.

We're so grateful to hear the lovely review, Alejandro, thank you for sharing 🤗

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Making it again and aigain, sometimes i switch some of the nuts or add some Quinoa-Puffs, Cacaopowder, Chocolate... . Its my every-day-breakfast now. Thank you so much for starting my day with me, Sadia.

PUL Team - July 27, 2021, 7:51 p.m.

Love the substitutes, Joana, we're so honoured to start the day with you 💚

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One of my favourite recipes ever! I always come back for this one❤️

I love this recipe! I’ve been making it regularly for over a year now. I have it for breakfast every morning sprinkled over vegan natural yoghurt and a sliced up banana.

Depending on which brand of tahini I use I sometimes have to add extra water to the tahini mix because it comes out very thick.

PUL Team - July 27, 2021, 1:06 a.m.

Thanks for the tip, Ellie!

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Enjoyed it very much, although the taste is a bit different every time I make it. But that is probably due to me and not the recipe. Lol.

Tried it and it's a killer!

Best granola ever! I usually make about 5 times the recipe and even that doesn’t last long in my house!!!

This is by far the BEST clean granola. It’s highly customizable with no added sugars or gums you often find in store brands. This is a staple in our house and something I also gift often with a nice mason jar and twine-it’s always a hit!

PUL Team - July 26, 2021, 12:02 a.m.

Love the idea of gifting it in a mason jar! Thank you for sharing, Libby 🤗

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I make this once a week for breakfasts and snacks! Easy, delicious, nutritious!

Fantastic healthy granola recipe! Also love how easy it is to alter amounts with this new website; perfect for a granola recipe so you can make just the right amount for yourself. Love the use of dates and tahini-gives a wonderful flavor!

PUL Team - July 26, 2021, midnight

We're so glad you're enjoying the granola and new website, Kendall! It means so much 🥰

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Best granola! I make it every week😬

Delightful! And i followed with your recipe for a smoothie bowl. OH MY! It was like healthy homemade cereal (granola) with delicious milk (fruit smoothie). Blew my mind.

By far my favorite granola recipe, I've made this one at least 10 times already and it never bores me!

Love this granola, I was looking for granola that didnt have sugar or sryup in it. Found this recipe and it was perfect. Lightly sweetened! I don't have a food processor but a Vitamix, was a little challenging to get out but it worked. Gifted some to my in-laws and they have requested more! Once I paired this granola with your chocolate chia pudding and it was great!!!

PUL Team - July 23, 2021, 3:17 a.m.

Mmm love to pair it with chia pudding! Thanks for sharing, Rayna 🙂

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Tried this recipe for the first time yesterday and really like it. I think I needed to bake mine longer (was at the max 30 minutes), as the granola still came out a little on the softer side instead of crisp. Either that or I need to separate it onto two baking sheets. In any case, I love the tahini/date combo in replacement of the usual oil/sweetener. I can definitely see the potential in this in using other nut or seed butters in place of the tahini for a change, too.

Since you're using a food processor for this, I recommend just chopping your nuts in the food processor before making the tahini/date mixture. Makes for quick work on the nuts and a few less dishes.

Didn't have raisins so used a combo of chopped dried apricots, dried cherries, and dried blueberries. Thanks for the tip on adding the dried fruit after baking so you don't end up with little fruit rocks!

PUL Team - July 23, 2021, 2:40 a.m.

Thanks a bunch for sharing your experience with us, Kelly! We're so glad you enjoyed the granola. We would indeed recommend keeping the granola in the oven for longer and making sure the baking tray isn't too overloaded to help get a crunchier texture 🙂

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Hi, I’ve made this before and it was absolutely delicious! I wanted to make it a second time but my food processor broke. Do you think I could make the date paste with a juicer?

PUL Team - July 22, 2021, 5:53 a.m.

Oh no! Sorry to hear about your food processor, Amanda. We can't with certainty for the juicer as we've never tested it out before, and I imagine it may vary depending on the model and power. We'd recommend soaking the dates and mashing them with a fork to create a paste-like mixture, although it will be a bit of extra work. Hope this helps 😃

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I have been using this recipe every few weeks for over a year with a few tweaks!!! It is truly the healthiest, clumpiest, most delicious granola I've been able to achieve :) The only changes I make are: ·Using 200g dates (rather than 175g) ·Using 1/2 cup or so less dry ingredients ·Baking for about 15-20 minutes longer than the recipe states

PUL Team - July 21, 2021, 3:22 a.m.

Thank you for sharing, Chloe! We're glad you're enjoying the adapted recipe :)

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AMAZING. I could not Find a recipe without oils and mape syrup but then you came! Game changing 😍

Best granola recipe ever, full stop. Chunky, customisable, moderately sweet, and so easy to make! Love it with cacao powder and chocolate chips instead of raisins. Planning to apply tahini+dates mixture to all the other granola variations from PUL instead of maple syrup from now on, because you know.... these chunks! :D

PUL Team - July 18, 2021, 2 a.m.

Aw, Roxy, the review means so much! We're so glad you're enjoying the granola ✨

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Defenitely a time-consuming granola to make, but worth it all the way. I make this quite regularly as I easily eat two servings a day. In fact this is the only granola recipe I make, this is the crunchiest experience.

PUL Team - July 18, 2021, 1:50 a.m.

So glad the recipe was worth the time, Jule! It's one of our favorites as well :D

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I made it for the first time today, it is soooo yummy!

I’ve made this granola numerous times! I love the fact it’s all whole food ingredients, and soooo healthy. Thanks for the recipe!

BEST. EVER. GRANOLA. I always end up eating half the batch as it cools down. Loving the fact that it is easy, healthy, tasty and guilt-free. I recommended this recipe to literally everyone I know. Can't and won't go back to store-bought version!

PUL Team - July 18, 2021, 1:27 a.m.

Such a huge compliment, Sarah-Jane! We appreciate the review so much ✨

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Hi Sadia,
Made your Condensed coconut milk iced coffee today and enjoyed it thoroughly. Right now The granola is baking. Have made it once before and absolutely loved it. This time did not have enough dates, so I have added one ripe banana. Hope it turns out good. Thanks for the amazing recipes. The scaling up and down option is *chef's kiss*.

PUL Team - July 18, 2021, 1:01 a.m.

Aww thank you, Deeksha, for the kind words! We hope the recipe turned out well 😃

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Hi Sadia,

During the Covid 19 pandemic, I started watching your YouTube channel and I just fell in love with your channel. Thank you so much for taking the time and making such delicious meals 😋 with all of the breakdown. Anyways this was my first time ever making granola and it was great.

Again thank you so much ❤️

PUL Team - July 16, 2021, 6:23 a.m.

Hello Anup, we're so grateful you stumbled upon the PUL community! Your kind words mean so much to us 💖 So happy you enjoyed the granola!

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obsessed with this recipe, i make it so often. it’s so good, and the fact that it’s healthy and actually filling just makes it 10x better

Oh, my God!! I tried this one years ago, and I cannot stop making it!! It's so easy, so healthy and soooooo delicious!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

This granola is my go-to. I love that it’s only sweetened with dates, and it makes such good, delicious chunks. I top my smoothies with it, or eat pack some for work as a snack.

PUL Team - July 15, 2021, 7:44 a.m.

So happy you're enjoying the granola, Lisa - we love it in smoothies too!

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This is definitely one of the best and true to claim - healthiest - recipe. A game changer. Well done, PUL and team!

that's it! I'm never going back to store-bought granola. this is the best granola ever! I used a mix of peanut butter powder and peanut butter and I could not stop eating this and it had big clusters! Since then I use the date and peanut butter technique all of the time. I'm thinking of adding cacao powder and cranberries to make black forest granola. Basically, to end off, this granola never fails to impress, it's crispy, crunchy, and perfect.

PUL Team - July 13, 2021, 4:20 a.m.

This is such a huge compliment, PD, thank you for sharing! It means so much more than you could know 🤗

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I have eaten this granola every day for the last year. Not an exaggeration. I have given it as gifts on multiple occasions. I serve it to guests, and they always ask for the recipe. I cannot state how much I love this granola. I would name my first child after this granola.

It is softer than any other granola you would buy in the store, and the fact that it is sweetened by dates makes it healthy and delectable. When I eat it, I feel like I'm getting away with a crime.

I customize with whatever nuts or dried fruit I have. My current batch has cranberries, walnuts, and pecans. The standard batch lasts me two weeks, and I eat it on top of plant-yogurt or a smoothie every morning. (That's without doubling the recipe as it appears on this page.). I recommend adding a little more water to the date/tahini mixture so that it is easier manipulate.

I hope you try this recipe. If you enjoy it as much as I do, we can all name our children "PUL Healthiest Ever Granola".

PUL Team - July 11, 2021, 2:23 p.m.

What an incredible review, Lil Lesl, thank you so much for taking the time to share it! We love how you've been able to adjust the granola ✨💖

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When Sadia said in the video that she bets we'll finish eating the granola sooner than the 2-3 weeks it can last, I thought to myself: Yeahhh, probably not. Ate it in like a week so that's that :D

PUL Team - July 11, 2021, 3:13 p.m.

We're so glad you're enjoying the granola, Alice! Thank you for sharing 🤩

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I love love love this granola recipe! I make mine with hazelnuts, pecans, and deglet dates and I swap out th sunflower seeds for some quinoa. I gave jars away as Christmas presents last year and it was very well received ☺️.

PUL Team - July 11, 2021, 3:24 p.m.

Ooo so kind of you to give the granola as a gift! Your support means so much to us, Charlotte 🤗

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Very healthy granola but I prefer your almond mango granola more.

This has become my go-to granola recipe, I'll just switch up the nuts and dried fruit every so often to bring in some variety.

Making this Healthy granola on a regular basis !
As a nut and Treen nut allergic I I swaped a few things and it is still absolutely AMAZING !
PUL if you want to know what I swapped it with let me know I'd be happy to share :D !

PUL Team - July 10, 2021, 3:06 p.m.

So thrilled you're enjoying the granola, Daphné! We'd love to hear your substitutions 😃

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So happy for this recipe and many thanks!
The idea of tahini revolutionised granola for us.
Our kids love it as well.
Nutritious and filling.
We use the pecan nut instead as they are in abundance here.

I am wondering if I can make this as a granola BAR instead ? I guess somehow make the batter little more sticky ?? Love this recipe but would be more convinient for me if it was in a bar form.

PUL Team - June 13, 2021, 1:12 a.m.

Hey there, Anmol, that's a really interesting question! Adding more of the pureed dates, some syrup, or nut/seed butter to the mixture could help it get sticky enough to make bars. With that in mind, adding a bit more of the stickier ingredients to the recipe, firmly pressing the mixture into a pan, and baking it is how we'd approach making bars for this one. We can't say with certainty what the proportions would be as we haven't had a chance to test it out yet though.

If you're interested in a recipe that wouldn't require as much experimenting, you may be interested in our Hazelnut Granola Breakfast Bars recipe. You can find it by searching for "Hazelnut Granola Breakfast Bars" 😃

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I have made this recipe like easily 10 time over the past few months. Love it!
It has made my life so easier .. I use it for breakfast everyday with yoghurt and fruits. Please keep coming up with such easy, healthy and tasty recipe. You are doing great work! Love you ..

PUL Team - June 7, 2021, 3:29 p.m.

Ahh so incredible, Akshita! We're so grateful for the positive review and support. Sending an abundance of love back ✨🌻

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Thank you so much for this recipe! I mistakenly overlooked the ingredients prior to purchasing them at the store and now I have roasted nuts & seeds.... How should I go about modifying the recipe to use the roasted nuts/seeds?

Based on the recipe, it seems that during the baking process the raw nuts/seeds get roasted while the liquid in the granola mixture evaporates, leaving behind beautiful granola clusters.

PUL Team - June 6, 2021, 7:44 p.m.

Hey Divya, lovely question! To prevent the pre-roasted nuts and seeds from burning, you could add them at the end or part way through to the granola mixture. Alternatively, you could add them at the beginning and stir the mixture often for crunchier granola 😃 We hope you love the recipe!

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Can I use normal rolled oats(more processed) instead of old fashioned ones?

PUL Team - June 5, 2021, 12:42 a.m.

Hi Hafsa! Feel free to use rolled oats. You probably won't need to keep the granola in the oven as long and may want to stir it a bit more 🙂

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I love this granola! It’s a staple in my house and I always make a double batch. I gave this recipe to my daughter and a friend and they also make it regularly. A keeper for sure!

This absolutely delicious! I am going to make it over and over again. Thank you so much for a recipe that I could easily follow.

PUL Team - May 23, 2021, 12:40 a.m.

The thanks are to you, Nehalie and Samadhie, for the wonderful review! Enjoy 🤗

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I started making this around April last year and believe it or not, I’m still making it now! Never ever bought tahini and dates in my life prior to trying this recipe. I also bought a food processor for this haha.

In my case, use dried cranberries as a substitute for raisins. If I’m feeling a little 😈, I add just a little bit of vanilla sugar before serving to make it more dessert-y! Still better than going for a sugary cake I think! :)

PUL Team - May 23, 2021, 12:38 a.m.

We're so glad you've been enjoying the granola, Vivien, and are so honoured you've been having it for so long! Dried cranberries and vanilla sugar are delicious ideas 😍

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I make this literally every fortnight now😂😂

Perfect!!! awesome recipe!!

I've reached a point where I don't even know how many times I have made this because it is A LOT! It's easily become my absolute favorite breakfast.

PUL Team - May 22, 2021, 5:29 a.m.

So incredible to hear, Alaa, what a compliment! Happy cooking 😃

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