There’s something I love about recipes that become more of a rhythm than a formula, and this sourdough discard granola is exactly that. It’s become one of those recipes I make on repeat. I usually mix everything together in my favorite oversized mixing bowls, spread it onto sheet pans, and store it in large glass mason jars in my pantry for easy breakfasts and snacks throughout the week.
It’s one of my favorite grab-and-go snacks to keep on hand. It’s crunchy, lightly sweetened with honey, and full of pantry staples like oats, pecans, chia, and flax. I love that it’s flexible enough to customize with whatever dried fruit, nuts, or spices I already have on hand, which honestly feels very in line with the JARS Method: simple ingredients, less waste, and everyday recipes you can make your own.
If you’ve been looking for a reason to use your discard beyond bread, this is a really good one.
Why You’ll Love This Granola
- Naturally sweetened with honey
- A simple way to use sourdough discard
- Packed with oats, nuts, seeds, and fiber
- Easy to customize with what you have on hand
- Great for breakfast, yogurt bowls, or snacking
- Stores well for easy grab-and-go mornings
Ingredient Benefits
Sourdough Discard Granola (Naturally Sweetened)
Ingredients
- 1½ cups pecans
- 1 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup flax seeds
- 2 cups oats
- ½ cup honey
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Dates chopped
- Coconut flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Add honey and sourdough discard and stir until combined.
- Spread onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Watch carefully near the end so it doesn’t burn.
- Cool completely before adding dried fruit or coconut.
- Store in an airtight jar or container.
Notes
- Add coconut after baking if you don’t like it toasted.
- Easily customize with different nuts, dried fruit, or spices.
- This works well as a flexible pantry recipe using what you already have on hand.
Ways to Customize It
This recipe works really well as a base granola recipe.
You can easily swap:
- Pecans for walnuts or almonds
- Cinnamon for pumpkin spice or cardamom
- Dates for dried cherries, pineapple, raisins, or cranberries
- Add coconut after baking if you prefer it less toasted
I usually work with whatever I already have in the pantry, and honestly that feels very in line with the JARS Method. Simple ingredients, less waste, and recipes flexible enough to make your own.
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