Homemade Blueberry Granola
This delightful blueberry granola recipe combines the natural sweetness of dried blueberries with the hearty crunch of wholesome oats and seeds.
Servings 6 serves
Calories 476kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 Tbsp orange zest, about 1 large orange
- 1/3 cup honey, or pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set to 320ºF (160ºC) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix oats, coconut, seeds, cinnamon, and orange zest.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Blend in honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until everything is well coated.
- Spread Granola: Spread the mixture evenly on the lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden, rotating the tray halfway through baking for even browning. To keep the granola chunky, avoid stirring it.
- Cool: Let the granola cool on the tray to maintain chunkiness.
- Add Blueberries: Once cooled, gently mix in the dried blueberries.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy with milk or yogurt, or store for later use.
Notes
- Store: Keep in an airtight container, like a mason jar, in the pantry at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 4mg