Sea salt and caramel were made to go together, don’t you think? They certainly play nicely in this sea salt caramel cashew granola!
Ever since I made my first batch of pumpkin seed granola back in October, I’ve been obsessed with trying new varieties of homemade granola to make at home. It’s seriously SO easy, and it couldn’t be more delicious!
I eat my homemade granola as a crunchy snack throughout the day, but it is also delicious on top of a cup of yogurt or sprinkled on top of a smoothie.
How do you like to eat your granola?
Homemade Sea Salt Caramel Cashew Granola
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- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup cashews, chopped
- ½ cup roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 2 heaping tablespoons flaxseed meal
- ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt, plus a little extra
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- ¼ cup caramel sauce (I use a thick caramel ice cream sauce)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350° degrees.
- Mix oats, chopped cashews, pumpkin seeds, and salt in a medium bowl; stir to combine.
- In a small microwaveable bowl, heat honey and coconut oil on medium heat for 40-60 seconds. Stir in caramel sauce vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot honey/caramel mixture over the oat and nuts mixture, and stir so that the dry ingredients are evenly coated with the wet ingredients.
- Spread the granola mixture evenly onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat baking mat. Sprinkle with some additional coarse sea salt.
- Bake the oats at 350° for about 5 minutes; stir. Bake for another 8 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet. After granola has cooled, break it into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Seriously, guys. This sea salt caramel cashew granola is amazing. And it’s a pretty filling snack that is SO much better for you than picking up a pack of fruit snacks or a store-bought sugar-filled granola bar (not that I would EVER do that…).
Be sure to check out my other granola recipes! Click on the images below to see the recipes:
Homemade Dark Chocolate Granola with Cranberries
Pumpkin Seed Granola with Pumpkin Pie Spice
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Wow, Liz! I bet your house smells SO yummy with those sea salt caramel candles!
My husband and I are stuck on sea salt caramel right now. For everything including candle scents! Can’t wait to try some of these! Thanks for linking up with Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!
I love granola, too! And I am out. Need to get on the ball and make some more! :)
That looks yummy! I love granola!
Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Oh my! That looks great and sounds even better!
I love making granola and this one looks heavenly. Found you on Melt in Your Mouth Monday-so glad I did!
Have a great week,
Carol
Me too! I can’t stop eating cashews once I get started. ;)
YUM! This looks like all of my favorite things in one! I am such a cashew addict!