Easy Homemade Granola with sticky sweet dried blueberries and chopped almonds. This quick and easy granola makes a great breakfast or snack.
Quick and Easy
Ah, granola. It’s crunchy, sweet, energizing and can be found in almost any flavor. It is also incredibly easy to make at home! All you need is a big bowl, a rimmed baking sheet and about 30 minutes. You can put in any combination of nuts, seeds and dried fruit that you like, but personally, I think this Blueberry Almond Easy Homemade Granola is the BEST. It makes the perfect breakfast or snack. My littles can’t keep their hand out of the granola jar! Grab a spoon and dig in because this stuff is GOOD!
Top It Off
I like it with just a splash of rice milk and fresh fruit. I love the texture difference with the fresh vs. dried fruit. It would also make a great parfait with layers of coconut yogurt or a crumble topping for a bowl of banana “ice cream.” How would you top your bowl?
Anyway you like it, this easy homemade granola is packed with healthy protein, fiber, fats, vitamins and minerals. It will keep you feeling full for hours.
Blueberry Almond Easy Homemade Granola
This recipe can easily be doubled! Leftovers can be kept in an air-tight jar on your counter and it will stay fresh and crunchy for days.
I can’t wait for you guys to try this! Please leave me a comment with your feedback below. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it! Now get in your kitchen and make this delicious crunchy homemade granola!
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup crisp brown rice cereal
- 1/4 cup hemp hearts
- 1/4 cup flaxmeal
- 1/3 cup chopped almonds
- 1/3 cup dried blueberries
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/3 cup raw almond butter
- 1/4 cup brown rice syrup
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Toss all dry ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the almond butter, brown rice syrup, maple syrup, vanilla extract and almond extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir well so everything is evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into one thin layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. The mixture will continue to crisp up as it cools.
- Let it cool completely before storing it in an airtight jar or container.
~Be sure to use certified gluten free oats to make this gluten free.
*Post and recipe updated 9/5/16.
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Aimee | Wallflower Kitchen says
Sounds so delicious and comforting! I would eat like 5 bowls of this for breakfast <3
Jenn S. says
It’s possible. Don’t ask me how I know. Just trust me. 🙂
Becky Striepe says
This looks great! I love homemade granola, and my kid is obsessed with blueberries. I have to make this for him!
Jenn S. says
I’m obsessed with it too. Your kid had great taste – I just saw that he loves vinegar on his greens on your instagram post – that’s how I like them too! I hope he likes this granola!
Natasha says
Nice recipe! Yummy! Tried out at home..was wonderful! Keep sharing 🙂
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Natasha! I’m so glad to hear you liked it! Thanks for stopping by to leave me the feedback. Have a great weekend!
Danielle @ Delightful Mom Food says
This looks delicious! Pinning!
Jenn S. says
Thank you so much, Danielle!! I hope you love it!
Vegan and Beyond says
I bet this would be amazing on banana ice cream!
Jenn S. says
YES! That would be amazing!
Sophia @veggies dont bite says
I’ve been meaning to make my own granola, this looks great! I love the hemp seeds in it…hemp seeds are a daily consumption for us!
Jenn S. says
Me too, Sophia! I have an obsession with hemp seeds! They are so good!
Audrey @ Unconventional Baker says
Love the blueberries and almonds in this! This sounds like an amazing granola mix and I love that it’s oil-free too. Looks amazing! <3
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Audrey! It’s a favorite for sure!
Natalie says
Dried blueberries are probably my favorite granola mix-in ever <3 And yay for oil free! There really is no better breakfast than granola and fruit in my opinion 🙂
Jenn S. says
Granola…it’s a classic, that’s for sure, Natalie! And the dried blueberries…I agree…so sweet and delicious!
Linda @ Veganosity says
Homemade granola is the best! This looks like a great recipe Jenn. 🙂 Pinned.
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Linda! And thanks for pinning! It really is so easy and so much better than store bought. I don’t know why I don’t make it more often!