Sometimes a homemade granola is all you really need to pull a breakfast together and make you feel super accomplished at the same time.
Making granola at home can be very quick and easy, not to mention versatile! Not a fan of almonds? switch them out! you think raisins are gross but you love dried apple? switch them out! You can also make significantly more granola for significantly less cost.
We love using our balsamic vinegars in our homemade granolas because they are naturally sweet (no added colors or sugars!) and then we can use less other sugars.
- 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed meal
- 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground Korintje Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Blueberry Dark Balsamic
- 2 tablespoons Meyer Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup dried blueberries
Preheat oven to 325F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Combine all dry ingredients in a medium bowl. In a mason jar, combine blueberry balsamic, maple syrup and olive oil. Shake well. Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until dry ingredients are thoroughly covered.
Bake at 325F for 15 minutes; remove from the oven and stir with a spatula before placing it back in the over for another 10-15 minutes or until toasted brown and crunchy. Once cool, mix in dried blueberries and store in an airtight container.
Makes ~5 cups granola
Let your imagination run free with all the different ways to tweak this recipe to fit your needs! here's a few examples:
- Cranberry Dark Balsamic, Blood Orange Extra Virgin Olive Oil, dried cranberries
- Pecan Praline Dark Balsamic, Vanilla Extra Virgin Olive Oil, pecans, raisins
- Orange Mango Passionfruit White Balsamic, Blood Orange Extra Virgin Olive Oil, macadamia nuts, dried pineapple
