Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Rolled oats | 320 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Walnuts, chopped | 80 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Dates, chopped | 70 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Ghee | 34 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Maple syrup | 48 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cinnamon | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, and chopped chopped walnuts dates.
- Warm the ghee with the maple syrup just until fluid.
- Fold the warm mixture through the dry ingredients until lightly coated.
- Spread on a tray and bake, stirring twice, until dry and gently toasted.
- Cool completely before storing; serve a small portion with warm plant milk.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international granola adaptation)
Oat Walnut Date Granola is a baked breakfast topping; serve it in a small portion with warm liquid. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Oat Walnut Date Granola
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (69g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 426 kcal | 295 kcal |
| Protein | 10.1 g | 7.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 56.7 g | 39.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 5.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | 9.8 g |
| Total Fat | 19.3 g | 13.4 g |
| Calcium | 61.8 mg | 42.8 mg |
| Iron | 3.04 mg | 2.11 mg |
| Magnesium | 110.0 mg | 76.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 295.2 mg | 204.4 mg |
| Potassium | 376 mg | 260 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 4 mg |
| Zinc | 2.72 mg | 1.88 mg |
| Copper | 0.48 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Manganese | 0.81 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Selenium | 17.8 µg | 12.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 51.8 µg | 35.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.87 mg | 2.68 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.5 µg | 1.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.33 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.23 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.99 mg | 0.68 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 35.1 µg | 24.3 µg |
| Choline | 31.3 mg | 21.7 mg |
