Saffron Honey Granola with Pistachios

Ingredients

• 12 threads Raihan Saffron, bloomed in 2 tbsp warm water
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup raw pistachios
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or butter)
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dried golden raisins or chopped apricots (add at end)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F / 165°C.
2. Whisk oil, honey, sugar, cardamom, salt, vanilla, saffron bloom.
3. Combine oats, pistachios, almonds, coconut in a large bowl. Pour wet mixture over and toss.
4. Spread on a parchment-lined sheet. Press flat.
5. Bake 30 minutes, stirring once at 15 minutes, until deep golden.
6. Cool completely. Break into clusters. Fold in dried fruit.
7. Store airtight 2 weeks.