Blueberry Muffin Granola

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Enjoy the taste of blueberries, almonds and aromatic spice combined with the heartiness of whole grain oats! Starting off the busy morning with oats is a great way to energize your mind and body to get the day going in the right direction. 

Here are easy granola recipes that can be prepped in just 10 minutes. Meal prep individual batches and store them in an airtight container. Grab a handful for a quick snack, or fill a bowl of cereal with milk for breakfast, either way your next meal is ready when you need it most. 

From cashew curry granola to coconut lime pineapple granola, we’ve come up with tasty oat clusters that will satisfy your hunger cravings. The classic flavors blend with oats so well that you’ll forget about the fact that you’re actually eating a healthy meal.

Oats are packed with heart-healthy benefits in addition to being a valuable source of plant based protein, dietary fiber, and an array of essential vitamins and minerals. This insanely delicious blueberry muffin granola will also give your body an antioxidant boost as an added bonus.

How to make blueberry muffin granola?

Depending on your preference, adjust the base ingredients like spice, sweetness or nuttiness. Prepare the oat mixture, bake until fully crisped up and store in airtight containers for ready to eat meal at any time of day.

It’s that easy! Here are a few fixings that you need to get this party started: 

Mix the oats, coconut milk, almonds, coconut, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, stir together the maple syrup, coconut oil and both extracts. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix well so that the oats are fully coated with the liquid.

Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 325°F for about 35 minutes while stirring gently every 10 minutes to promote even cooking.

When finished baking, add the dried blueberries and cool to room temperature before storing in airtight containers.

Blueberry Muffin Granola Tips:

Calling all blueberry lovers! You’re in the right place! Here are some tips and tricks to improve your blueberry muffin granola and make it the best tasting whole grain oats that you ever had:

• Blueberries: Antioxidant rich and packed with beneficial vitamins and minerals, blueberries add valuable nutrition to your balanced diet. 
• Oats: Rolled oats work best when preparing this granola recipe because they retain large clusters. Quick oats are thinner and smaller bits, which result in small crumbly pieces.
• Dried fruit: Dried blueberries are the main focus of this recipe, however you could easily substitute for a wide range of other fruits that compliment a muffin-like taste. Dried apples, banana, cranberries, dates, figs and raisins are just a few variations to consider.
• Nuts: Almonds and coconut are bold flavored additions that stand out in the taste of this baked good. Pecans, pine nuts and walnuts are a few nut options that also pair well with blueberries..
• Seeds: Chia seeds, hemp seeds and flaxseeds are some superfood options to easily add in this baked recipe.
• Vegan: This recipe is vegan. Just avoid using honey if you substitute the sweetener.
• Gluten free: Although oat are gluten free, certified oats are recommended if you follow a strict celiac diet.
• Sweetener: Sweeten the oats to your personal preference. Feel free to substitute for any sweetener like agave, honey or stevia.
• Clusters or crumble: Gently stir the granola while baking. Large clusters are easily broken apart if you stir aggressively, so it’s best to stir infrequently and spread the granola evenly on the baking sheet so that it crisps into a light golden brown. 
• Storage: Cool the granola and store in airtight containers for a handy grab and go snack at anytime. The oat clusters will stay fresh for about 3 weeks when kept at room temperature.

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