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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Vegan

    Whole Grain Sorghum Pecan Granola

    Published: Sep 26, 2014 · Modified: Mar 19, 2022 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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    Whole Grain Sorghum Pecan Granola is made with oats, pecans, cherries, popped sorghum, and sweetened with maple syrup. Gluten-free, vegan.

    sorghum granola in bowlThe arrival of fall this week has had me daydreaming of NYC. In grad school, I would walk during the autumn months from my tiny studio on the Upper East Side of Manhattan across Central Park, to the Upper West Side for class. I was finding my way in the city at that time, and this ritual let me soak in my new surroundings. The park and its changing colors provided calm from the constant hustle and bustle. This was fall.

    sorhgum kernels in bowlWe were back in NYC this summer for a wedding and stopped in at Egg, one of our old favorite neighborhood breakfast spots.

    When living there I was not gluten-free, and so most of the time you could find me enjoying their biscuits and gravy and never taking a look at the rest of the menu.

    This time though, their granola sweetened with sorghum caught my eye. This whole grain sorghum pecan granola was inspired by Egg's version, although sweetened with maple syrup.

    I popped whole grain sorghum (it's like mini popcorn!) and added it to gluten-free oats. I found that popping it in the microwave provided more consistent results, whereas popping it on the stovetop can cause the sorghum to burn much easier. Whole grain sorghum is high in fiber and the popped sorghum and the un-popped kernels alike add a bit of crunch and texture to the granola that I love.

    popped sorghum in bowlServe with your favorite non-dairy milk, yogurt, or milk of choice. Drizzle with an extra touch of maple syrup if you're feeling it.

    sorghum pecan granola in bowl

    granola in bowl

    Whole Grain Sorghum Pecan Granola (gluten-free + vegan)

    Whole Grain Sorghum Pecan Granola is made with oats, pecans, cherries, popped sorghum, and sweetened with maple syrup. Gluten-free, vegan.
    4.5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 8 -10 servings
    Calories: 349kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups gluten-free oats
    • ½ cup whole grain sorghum to be popped (I use Bob's Red Mill brand)
    • ½ cup pepitas
    • ¾ cup pecans chopped
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
    • ⅓ cup maple syrup grade b (or honey, if not vegan)
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 cup dried cherries or other dried fruit

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 340 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • First, start out by popping the whole grain sorghum. Place sorghum in a paper sack and roll down opening, placing flap face down in microwave. Microwave sorghum for 2-3 minutes (took me 3) or until there is more than 5 seconds between pops. Open bag to release heat. See Notes below for stovetop method.
    • Combine oats, popped sorghum (even the un-popped kernels), pepitas, pecans, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
    • In a small bowl, combine melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Pour liquid mixture into dry ingredients, stirring to combine. Stir until dry ingredients are evenly coated.
    • Spread mixture evenly onto baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until oats become golden brown, stirring halfway through baking.
    • Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan on wire rack. When cool, add dried cherries or other dried fruit to granola, and place in an airtight container.

    Notes

    You can also pop sorghum on the stove by heating a saucepan, adding sorghum, covering, and then shaking saucepan frequently until popping starts. Remove from heat when there is 10 seconds between pops.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 544IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Sel

      January 23, 2016 at 5:31 pm

      4 stars
      Unpopped sorghum was too hard to chew. Otherwise flavor was really good.

      Reply
    2. Alison @ Food by Mars

      October 28, 2014 at 2:06 am

      5 stars
      Genius... and I've been looking for a reason to use my sorghum. Beautiful photos!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        October 29, 2014 at 12:45 am

        Thank you, Alison! Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Christine // my natural kitchen

      October 27, 2014 at 11:46 am

      I'm so happy I saw your post on foodgawker - I was literally just trying to pop sorghum both in a pot on the stove and in my air popper and neither worked very well ... I had lots of burnt sorghum, with only about a handful of popped grains. I'm going to try your tip and do it in the microwave! I also love the look of this granola - so lovely, and the popped sorghum is such a nice twist!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        October 27, 2014 at 6:30 pm

        Thanks so much, Christine! Glad you found this post too. I know about burnt sorghum all too well - the microwave is the way to go!

        Reply
    4. Laura

      October 06, 2014 at 11:08 am

      I need to try this! Looks so good. Baby demands lots of snacking lately!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        October 07, 2014 at 1:32 pm

        Atta baby! :)

        Reply
    5. Alissa

      October 02, 2014 at 12:04 am

      Oooooh! Sorghum! I'll have to try this out. Pics are looooovely. Makes me want to curl up with a blanket and hot coffee!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        October 02, 2014 at 2:52 pm

        Thanks, lady! I could go for curling up with a blanket and cup of coffee right now. Is it the weekend, yet?

        Reply
    6. jaime // the briny

      October 01, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      I'm so glad you mentioned the tip about popping sorghum in the microwave rather than on the stove. I tried popping sorghum on the stove for the first time a few days ago and it was a giant smoky fail! I'll try out your microwave trick; thanks!

      oh, and tossing little popped sorghums into granola? I love it! yay!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        October 02, 2014 at 2:50 pm

        Thanks, Jaime! I definitely set the fire alarm off a couple times trying to pop it on the stove. Ha. The microwave method is the way to go!

        Reply

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