This granola recipe is another version of my basic Nut + Seed Granola, but uses blueberries and protein rich hemp seeds instead. Granola is so easy to make and so many off the shelf granolas are full of refined sugars and unhealthy ingredients so making your own in under an hour is my preferred way to go. This refined sugar free and nutrient dense packed granola can be stored for at least a week and makes a quick and easy breakfast or snack. I like to mix it with nut milk or yogurt, add to a smoothie bowl, or use it to top ice cream.
For this recipe, you will need:
Two Mixing Bowls
Oats: I like to buy organic as most oats are sprayed with glyphosate
Almonds: I used sliced almondsÂ
Cinnamon
Salt
Blueberries: I used freeze dried blueberries, but you can use dried blueberries as well or just top it with fresh blueberries once done
Hemp Seeds: these superfoods add protein to the dish and a subtle flavor. No hemp seeds? You can use walnuts or sunflower seeds instead
Chia Seeds: this adds extra protein and fiber, but you can substitute flax seeds instead
Maple Syrup: it’s best to use pure maple syrup for the best flavor and most nutrient dense ingredients
Honey: local or raw honey are my first choices and you can usually find that at your farmer’s markets or at the grocery store
Coconut Oil
Vanilla
Tips:
- After the granola bakes, you will want to let it fully cool before storing it
- Have your granola with nut or seed milks, over yogurt, or sprinkled over a smoothie
How to Store:
- Store in a sealed airtight container (I use a large glass jar) at room temperature for up to a week!
Other granola recipes to try:
Maple Coconut Turmeric Granola
Protein Packed Blueberry Hemp Granola
Cooking & Baking Supplies
- Baking Tray
Ingredients
- 4 cups oats
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup freeze dried blueberries
- 1/2 cup hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Mix all dry ingredients (oats, almonds, cinnamon, salt, blueberries, hemp seeds, chia seeds) together in a mixing bowl.
- Mix wet ingredients (maple syrup, honey, coconut oil, vanilla) together in a different mixing bowl.
- Add wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix everything together well.
- Spread ingredients out evenly on the parchment lined baking tray.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Check at the 20 minute mark and if the edges are browned a lot, loosen the granola on the tray and spread it out again and bake for another 10 minutes. ENJOY!
