Blueberries and Cream Granola – Simple delicious way to get your morning started well. Blend of granola, blueberries, almonds, honey and cinnamon makes for a delicious way to eat well.
Another terrific granola recipe to start off your morning well. Or maybe you would like it as a snack or a lunch. Regardless, you’ll love it no matter when you eat it.
My daughter never knew she liked dried blueberries until I made this granola. She’s totally hooked now. I’m excited because she can be a little picky when it comes to breakfast lately. Well, if I bought her a bunch of sugar laden store bought cereal she’d be great. But momma doesn’t buy much of that anymore. Except for the rare treat.
We stick with the basics here. I will buy plain rice/wheat squares, rice puffs, cheerios, corn flakes, raisin bran and shredded wheat and random other organic/natural cereals if I can pick them up at the local grocery outlet store. We also will do pancakes, waffles, eggs, smoothies etc. I just don’t feel right about letting them start off their morning with those toaster pastries and such that have zero nutritional value.
I don’t always have the time for a home cooked breakfast either. So this delightful granola is handy, healthy and ready to eat on a busy morning. Make it once a week. Double it so it will last even longer.
This recipe is based off of my cherry chocolate chunk granola with a few modifications. I hope you give it a try!
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Blueberries and Cream Granola
Ingredients
- For Granola:
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup crisp rice cereal
- ⅔ cup unsweetened coconut
- ⅓ cup slivered almonds
- ¾ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 dried blueberries
For Cream Crumbles
- 1/4 cup non-fat powdered milk
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- For Granola:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- In a large bowl mix together oats, rice cereal, coconut, almonds and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a small bowl mix honey, oil and vanilla. Stir into oats mixture. Mix thoroughly.
- Spread onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for about 25-30 minutes stir every 5-10 minutes. Allow to cool and begin make cream crumbles.
- For Cream Crumbles:
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or baking liner; set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons milk powder, flour, cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until well combined. Spread mixture on prepared baking sheet and transfer to oven. Bake until dried and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
- Transfer granola to a bowl. Mix in blueberries and cream crumbles. Store in a tightly sealed container.
Cream Crumble adapted slightly from: Martha Stewart
You may also like: cherry chocolate chunk granola
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
I love healthier breakfast options like this. We don’t buy the sugary stuff either, so I’m always up to try new recipes for granola and stuff. This one looks delicious and the pictures are great! x
Melanie says
Thanks Consuleo! Glad I have good company in the healthy breakfast department. 🙂
Layla @ Brunch Time Baker says
I love this recipe! such a great way to start off the day! pinned!
Melanie says
Thanks Layla! Glad you stopped by again. 🙂
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
Yum! I’ve honestly never made homemade granola before, and just yesterday was thinking how much I really want to. This is a perfect recipe for me to “get my feet wet”. Love the flavor combo in this! Pinning so I remember to make it! 🙂
Melanie says
Awesome Chris! Hope you enjoy ‘getting your feet wet’. We think it’s pretty tasty in our house.
Debby says
Oooh, can’t wait to try this! We, too, only buy sugary cereals for a rare treat. I was looking for a filling and tasty yet quick breakfast to grab before I do papers in the morning. Looks like this might do the trick!
Melanie says
Awesome. I hope you get a chance to make it. Come back and let us know what you think! Glad you stopped by. 🙂
Jess says
This looks so delicious! I love making homemade granola, it always tastes better than supermarket varieties. Brilliant flavour combination too! 🙂
Jess
Melanie says
So glad you decided to drop in for a visit. Thanks for your kind words. 🙂
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
Goodness, this looks delicious! I am all for a healthier breakfast! I love she you can pre-make something and make it easier for yourself and loved ones to eat a more nutritious meal. I’ll have to try those cream crumbles…sounds tasty!
Melanie says
Thanks Cindy! Yes, preparing ahead really helps me for breakfast. Happy to see you here.
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
What a fabulous breakfast! I like the cream crumbles! Tasty!
Melanie says
Thanks Laura!
Tonia says
Oh, breakfast is my worst! I am so bad about preparing for breakfast so we usually end up grabbing something last minute like yogurt or toast.
Melanie says
I’ve been bad with it too but getting better as time goes by. 🙂
Christine @ Cooking with Cakes says
cream crumbles, I love it!!! great post Mel 🙂
Melanie says
Thanks Christine!