Blueberry Coconut Granola

Granola is great for on the go meals & perfect for when you have house guests too. You can easily make a double batch so you have it at the ready.

Try this delicious Blueberry Coconut Granola, a healthy gluten free, vegan recipe perfect for breakfast and brunch. Feeds a crowd! MarlaMeridith.com
Yields1 Serving
Prep Time5 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time35 mins
 1 cup dried blueberries
 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
 pinch of salt
 3/4 cup blanched slivered almonds
 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flake
 2 tablespoons chia seeds
1

If you cannot find dried blueberries you can make them yourself! Lay 1 pint of fresh blueberries on a parchment lined sheet pan in a single layer, Bake for about 40 minutes until they have bursted and become all wrinkly.

2

To make granola: In a large bowl combine the oats, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt. make sure the oats are coated well.

3

Transfer to a sheet pan and bake at 250 degrees fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Toss granola with a pair or tongs and rotate the pan for even baking. Bake another 15 minutes. Add the almonds & chia seeds, bake for another 2 minutes. Remove from the oven. Let cool, fold in the dried blueberries.

4

Serve with milk or yogurt.

Ingredients

 1 cup dried blueberries
 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
 pinch of salt
 3/4 cup blanched slivered almonds
 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flake
 2 tablespoons chia seeds

Directions

1

If you cannot find dried blueberries you can make them yourself! Lay 1 pint of fresh blueberries on a parchment lined sheet pan in a single layer, Bake for about 40 minutes until they have bursted and become all wrinkly.

2

To make granola: In a large bowl combine the oats, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt. make sure the oats are coated well.

3

Transfer to a sheet pan and bake at 250 degrees fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Toss granola with a pair or tongs and rotate the pan for even baking. Bake another 15 minutes. Add the almonds & chia seeds, bake for another 2 minutes. Remove from the oven. Let cool, fold in the dried blueberries.

4

Serve with milk or yogurt.

Notes

Blueberry Coconut Granola

~ Marla Meridith

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