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Friday, January 6, 2012

Blueberry Granola


I do love granola it is so versatile. Start with oats, add you favorite nuts; I cleaned the freezer on this batch I had almond slivers, raw cashews and pecans. I saved the macadamias for cookies. Sweetening can be honey, brown sugar or whatever you like. Salt, vanilla and cinnamon are good seasonings, this recipe also added cardamom. Melted butter or oil of some kind gives flavor and crunch. This recipe was enhanced by adding whole wheat flour (freshly ground) and flax seeds. Dried berries add flavor and texture. That is why I love granola!



Blueberry Granola
3 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups nuts, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups shredded coconut
1 cup brown sugar
4 ounces butter
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
In a very large bowl mix together oats, flour, nuts and coconut. In a pan over medium heat add brown sugar, butter and water. Heat till bubbly. Stir till smooth and add salt, vanilla, cinnamon and cardamom. Pour over oat mixture. Mix well. Let sit for 10 minutes
Pour mixture on a large baking pan. Cook in a 300 over for 45-55 minutes, stir every 15 minutes. Mixture should be golden and dry. Cool and add dried blueberries.
Inspired by Sister's Cafe

4 comments:

Lois Evensen said...

With cinnamon and cardamom, it must be good!

Kayte said...

Looks so pretty, and I love the idea of blueberries in this...and the cardamom as well. I don't have a granola with cardamom in it, so should give this a try. I have blueberries on hand right now, big plump ones actually, this might be a good day to make this.

BragonDorn said...

It looks to healthy to be tasty :P

Lisa @ Flour Me With Love said...

Oh how I love blueberries and can't wait to try this! I'd love for you to share this at Mix it up Monday:

http://www.flourmewithlove.com/2012/04/mix-it-up-monday_08.html

I hope to see you soon :)