Like a Blueberry Muffin with a whole lot of crunch. This Blueberry Muffin Granola has crunchy sweet clusters that are packed with dried blueberries and delicious almond flavor to create an incredibly addictive snack that is great as a topping for yogurt or by the handful as a tasty snack.
Ok, I have to admit, I have been eating way too much granola lately. Whether it be as a crunchy topping for my yogurt or just by the handful, as a satisfying snack. It has definitely been a big part of my routine lately. But of course, it has to be homemade. There is nothing like homemade granola, its super crunchy texture and intense flavors are the perfect way to ease any cravings.
Now I have made my fare share of different flavors but I will say that this Blueberry Muffins Granola is right up there with the best of them. The clusters are sweet but not overly sweet like some store bought granolas and it is perfectly flavored with dried blueberries and rich almond, making it the perfect snack for anytime of day.
Why You Will Love This Granola
- The Great Flavor Of Blueberry Muffins: You get the sweet tart taste of blueberries along with vanilla and almond giving you the great flavors of a Blueberry Muffins.
- Super Crunchy And Satisfying: The addition of almond flour binds the granola together to create those crunchy clusters.
- Versatile: Whether served in a bowl with milk, used as a topping for granola or just eaten by the handful, this granola is super satisfying and will have you coming back for more.
- Way Better Then Store Bought: This granola is made with simple ingredients, without preservatives and way less sugar then store bought granola.
How To Store This Granola:
If you want to keep this granola fresh then store it in an air tight container. I love using a large mason jar with a snap lid left on the counter for all to see. You can also store this granola in small sealable Bakery Bags for an easy grab and go snack.
Other Great Granola Flavors:
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola
What You Need To Make This Granola
Equipment:
- Large Mixing Bowl: Love preparing granola in a large ceramic mixing bowl as to not make a mess while mixing.
- Parchment Paper Sheets: Perfect for lining your baking sheets. They will prevent sticking and allow for an easy clean up.
- Baking Sheet: I like to use a large baking sheets so that I am able to spread out the granola into a thin layer. This will allow it to crisp up and form those crunchy clusters.
Ingredients:
- Oats: This recipe calls for Old Fashion Rolled Oats.
- Almond Flour: Used to bind the ingredients together to form those crunchy clusters.
- Diced Almonds: For added crunch.
- Unsweetened Shredded Coconut: For added sweetness, texture and delicious coconut flavor.
- Unsweetened Dried Blueberries: For this recipe I used unsweetened dried blueberries but if you are looking for a bit more sweetness in your granola then you can use Sweetened Dried Blueberries.
- Spices: Both Ground Cinnamon and Ground Nutmeg are added to give this granola warmth.
- Salt: A pinch of salt is added to enhance the flavors in this recipe.
- Sweetener: This granola is sweetened with both Dark Brown Sugar and Pure Maple syrup. Both for added sweetness and texture.
- Coconut Oil: Using coconut oil helps develop those crunchy clusters while adding a mild coconut flavor.
- Extracts: Both Pure Vanilla Extract and Almond Extract are added to give this granola a burst of flavor.
Blueberry Muffin Granola
Course: SnacksDifficulty: Easy8
servings20
minutes30
minutesCrunchy clusters flavored with sweet blueberry, almonds and warm spices to mimic the taste of a fresh baked blueberry muffin, perfectly served with milk for a tasty breakfast, as a yogurt topper for that mid morning snack or just as is for that midday pick me up.
Ingredients
3 Cups Old Fashion Rolled Oats
1/2 Cup Almond Flour
1 1/2 Cups Chopped Almonds
1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/3 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
1/3 Cup Coconut Oil
1/3 Cup Pure Maple Syrup
1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 Teaspoon Almond Extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line of baking sheet with parchment paper and set to the side.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the oats, almond flour, chopped almonds, shredded coconut, blueberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined.
- Place the brown sugar, coconut oil, and maple syrup in a small sauce pan set over medium heat. Let the mixture melt and come together. Remove from heat then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Pour the mixture over the oats and mix until completely coated.
- Pour the oat mixture onto the prepared, baking sheet and press down, using the back of a rubber spatula to compact the ingredients together.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking. Remove from oven and allowed to cool for five minutes on the counter. Break up the sheet of cooled granola into chunks. Place the granola back on the baking sheet, then return to the oven to bake for an additional five minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before serving.
- Enjoy.
