Blueberry Almond Granola

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1/2 cup Blueberries, dried

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Honey

• Pasta & Grains

  • 3 cups Oats, old fashioned

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 1/2 tsp Almond extract
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Coconut oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 cup Almonds
  • 1/2 cup Almonds, whole

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Description

Ingredients

• 3 cups old fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup whole almonds, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 1/2 teaspoons almond extract, divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dried blueberries

Directions

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
• In a large bowl combine the oats, almonds, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar, stirring until everything is combined.
• In a small bowl whisk together the coconut oil, honey, 2 teaspoons of almond extract, and vanilla extract.
• Pour the wet mixture in with the dry and stir everything together with a rubber spatula until it is coated.
• Pour the granola out onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out into a single layer.
• Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove the granola from the oven and toss it around with a spatula so that it browns evenly.
• Place it back in the oven and repeat the process 15 minutes later.
• Bake the granola for a total of 40-50 minutes or until it is golden brown.
• While the granola is baking place the dried blueberries in a small bowl with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract and toss them together.
• When the granola is done baking remove it from the oven and stir in the dried blueberries.
• Let the granola cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.