Blueberry Homemade Granola
It's official. I have a mild addiction to granola. Perhaps it has to due with just the hint of sweetness and the subtle kick of cinnamon. Or, the fact it's a hearty snack to satisfy those mid-day doldrums. I will note that I give it some extra bonus points for smelling delicious in the oven.
This blueberry homemade granola is made with blueberries dried in the oven (optional step) and uses simple ingredients you already have on hand. Remember that granola is customizable, so feel free to substitute with your favorite fruit, nut, or other creative idea.
Pro Tip: Use a 6:1 ratio of 6 parts dry ingredients (oats, quinoa, etc.) to 1 part wet ingredients (honey, oil, etc.).
Be sure to let me know if you decide to whip up a batch for yourself. I'd love to see your finished product!
I dried the blueberries in the oven, which was the perfect way to use some extra blueberries I had on hand (including the little guys that are starting to deteriorate).
Bake the granola before adding dried fruit, candy (chocolate, etc.), or other fragile addition that doesn't need to bake with the other ingredients. You will pat those into the granola upon removing it from the oven.
When you use the back of a spatula or spoon to pat the fruit into the granola, be sure to do it immediately upon removal from oven to allow the heat to grasp the berries (or other item of your choice).
Store granola in an airtight container (room temperature or refrigerator) for up to 2 weeks. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Blueberry Homemade Granola
Recipe details
- 3 cups
- Prep time: 5 Minutes Cook time: 25 Minutes Total time: 30 min
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