If you are anything like me then you love a nice bowl of pick-me-up granola in the morning. The only thing I don’t like is store bought granola that is waaaayyy too sweet and filled with all kinds of junk my body does not need. Especially first thing in the morning.
This Raspberry Granola is made with the finest whole food ingredients to help you start the day right!
Ready, set, let’s GO make homemade granola…
Do you remember the Raspberry Applesauce I posted a few weeks ago? Well this granola is made with that!
It is not too sweet ~ but plenty sweet enough. It is also vegan and gluten free.
It gets us going on our hikes with the kids…
What enhances this homemade granola even more are my Maple Roasted Pecans (These pecans have altered my life in the most splendid way!)
Enough crunch and chew to suit everyone!
Add a few dried dates, some raisins, freeze dried raspberries or any dried fruit you wish.
Don’t forget some fresh raspberries to top it all off.
Also don’t forget to pick up pretty wildflowers from your hike…and give them to your mom.
There have been so many amazing moments with our kids this summer ~ I want each day to last forever.
Lots of discoveries everywhere we turn…
Do you ever make homemade granola? What ingredients do you like to add to yours?
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Homemade Granola Recipe Links
- Chocolate Crunch Dessert Granola Oh She Glows
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- Granola Deconstructed Gourmande in the Kitchen
- How to Make Granola Pham Fatale
- Tropical Granola MarlaMeridith.com
Gorgeous pictures! All of them. I’ll take a batch of that granola too please!
Thanks Aimee 🙂
Looks like a perfect way to start the day. Beautiful pictures!
Thanks Barbara! Been a lot of great days here…..hopefully Back to School will be as smooth 😉
that last shot of your two kids – how tender and sweet and I just love it! little them amidst those huge trees – and them being so sweet to each other. FRAME that one!
and frame this granola 🙂 looks delish!
Averie, I was thrilled when I saw that photo on my camera chip! Sometimes a tricky capture to get my kiddos in a kind, sharing and caring mood 😉
I just love your pictures…and your recipes…and your kiddos. ♥
Deliciously fruity!
Cheers,
Rosa
Perfect breakfast!
I actually prefer homemade granola to store-bought. I like controlling how much fat and sugar is included, and from what sources. This recipe looks great–with the raspberry applesauce–yum!
Michelle, I also love controlling fat + sweetness in my recipes. It is fun that you can give this a buttery twist or a coconut one, depending on what kind of oil you use. The applesauce helps reduce the amount of fat and sweetener used.
Looks like you picked a beautiful day to hike! Gorgeous photos. I love granola. I make it often and eat if for breakfast with greek yogurt and whatever fresh fruit I have on hand! 🙂
Love that photo of your son with the wildflower :). I, too, love granola and rarely add fruit. Thanks for inspiring!
Thanks Susan, I always love capturing little boys with sweet little flowers 🙂
Beautiful! (The granola, and the pictures of your kids!) I just love granola- especially the homemade variety.
hiking and granola go hand in hand! Very sweet pictures of your kids too 🙂
Thanks Katie, fun to share food and my sweeties with you guys today!
i feel ready to start the day just looking at the pictures! sounds amazing girlfriend 🙂
Thanks Heather ~ glad to inspire your Monday 🙂
I’m with you, store bough granola is shockingly high in sugar and calories, you’d be better off with a doughnut. Homemade is so much better. I love this, it’s gorgeous.
Love, love!! I need to make granola at home more often!
Love the flavors here, Marla, and the simplicity! I was just thinking about making some applesauce granola to use up a jar in my fridge 🙂
I only eat homemade granola. My favorite is a cinnamon cherry. I might try this with your cherry earl grey applesauce. Or the pumpkin. I did send the recipe to my friend who loves raspberries. And homemade granola.
Really beautiful pictures 🙂 This granola looks so fresh and delicious! I absolutely love the raspberry applesauce. So pretty!!!
So glad to see you’re enjoying the summer with your kids. I love granola with almonds and coconut, served with Greek yogurt and fresh berries. Fantastic way to use up some of your beautiful raspberry applesauce.
What a delightful combination of flavors!
this is calling my name!
This is such an awesome breakfast or snack idea! Yum!
The granola looks amazing!!!! Love how simple and healthy the recipe is!!
This looks so so good! I like to add peanuts, almonds, banana chips and sometimes unsweetened coconut flakes to my homemade granola.
The granola sounds wonderful but I especially love the images of your children with Telluride in the background. The scenes are so familiar. Bummed that I didn’t make it there this year. So beautiful!
Hi Jean! Sorry you could not make it out here this summer – I would love to meet you! Sounds like you have been enjoying a great many outdoor adventures as well 🙂
Gorgeous granola parfait, girl!! Would love this for brunch!! 😉
Amazing photos! I want to move to Telluride. For reals!
BTW, do you mind sharing how and what is used in making the collages? 🙂
I am loving the colors!! I actually never thought of using apple sauce for making granola. Now I know 😉
Yes!! Applesauce is my secret weapon for so many recipes 🙂
I love granola but usually buy it from the supermarket. Your recipe makes it sound so simple to make at home! Can’t wait to try it out 🙂
Habiba, so true. It really is so easy to make your own granola. I bet once you try it you won’t need to buy it from the store. Be sure to make a big batch so it is ready when you are!
Your pictures always look straight out of a magazine – so stunning, Marla! I’m the same about granola – it’s pretty much always homemade. Can’t wait to try this one!
Thanks so much Ashley! Hope you get to try this recipe soon 🙂
Yum!
Oh my goodness, Marla, this sounds so good. I love that it has raspberry applesauce in it, I bet that goes perfectly with the maple syrup and pecans. Delicious!
Such a delish recipe and priceless photos!!! Man, so gorgeous Marla. And I love your new thumbnail pic!!
Thanks Kelly! Grateful for my new profile pic thanks to the super talented Karen Ard ~ thanks to your recommendation!
Aw! Glad to see you’re cherishing every day of summer with your kids! And raspberry applesauce, that sounds amazing.
I also LOVE maple pecans in my granola. It’s pretty much my favorite addition. Beautiful photos, Marla!
What a great way to start off the day! Beautiful photos as always!