Here in Atlanta, we have lots of friends and family getting ready for a big event this weekend, The Peachtree Road Race. With almost fifty runs, it has become a Fourth of July tradition. Our recipe this week can provide a to-go snack for those racers leaving home early in the morning, or breakfast for the rest of us as we wait for their triumphant return.
Just a little crystallized ginger provides a lot of flavor for this better-for-you granola. It adds zing and nutrition, too. Ginger is commonly used for motion sickness or an upset stomach. In fact there is one study in particular that proved that ginger was far superior to Dramamine for motion sickness! Sometimes before a run like the Peachtree Road Race, a small amount of a snack like this can help sustain your energy. Ginger is also known to help morning sickness for pregnant women and chemotherapy patients.
Ginger Spiced Granola
3 Cups Oats
¼ Cup Uncooked Millet (Optional)
¼ Cup Sesame Seeds
¼ Cup Chopped Walnuts
¼ Cup Chopped Almonds
1 ½ Tsp Cinnamon
¼ Tsp EACH Mace and Cardamom
¼ Cup Maple Syrup
¼ Cup Orange Juice
Zest of 1 Orange
½ Cup Your Choice of Dried Fruit
2 TB Finely Chopped Crystallized Ginger
Step One Preheat the oven to 300F. In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients except dried fruit and ginger. Drizzle in the maple syrup and stir well. Add orange juice and zest, stirring so all ingredients are coated.
Step Two Spread the mix out onto a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes, stirring checking about every 10 minutes so nothing burns.
Step Three Remove from oven, add the dried fruit and cool completely. Store in an airtight container.