I love homemade granola. I'm always experimenting with different flavors. Today I had some unsweetened dried organic blueberries, and I thought they would be wonderful with pecans and maple syrup. So here's my latest granola recipe—blueberry pecan paleo granola.
This granola is absolutely addictive. I had to put it away in the cupboard so I would stop snacking on it. The maple syrup makes it extra crunchy, and I love the hint of buttery flavor from the ghee. Of course, if you want a completely dairy-free granola, you can always substitute coconut oil for the ghee.
This blueberry pecan paleo granola is super-fast—and it's gluten-free and grain-free. Try it for breakfast or as a grab-and-go snack any time of the day. Or with homemade cashew milk for breakfast.
Blueberry Pecan Paleo Granola
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon grass-fed ghee or coconut oil melted
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup organic dried blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Combine pecans, almonds, sunflower seeds, coconut and salt in large bowl.
- Combine ghee or coconut oil with maple syrup. Stir into nut mixture until well combined.
- Bake on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper for 12 - 15 minutes, until just lightly browned.
- Add the dried blueberries and toss to combine. Cool completely before serving.
Valerie
What is the measurement for the blueberries?
Lisa
Thanks for catching that, Valerie! It’s 1/2 cup – I updated the recipe. 🙂
Jelli
This looks delicious, Lisa! I love granola and muesli and can hardly afford to buy it. Making my own would be a much better (and probably healthier) option. Blueberries are my favorite food, so your version is calling my name!
Lisa
Thanks, Jelli! This granola has been calling my name too. Luckily, my husband finished it off this morning so I won’t eat any more of it. 🙂
Ginger Gaubert
Do you calculate the nutritional value of your recipes per serving sizes?
Lisa
Ginger, I don’t track nutritional values, but MyFitnessPal app (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/) and SparkRecipes (http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calculator.asp) have calculators you can use for this. The serving size would be similar to nuts, about 1 ounce or 1/4 cup.
Mariza
This granola is AMAZING… I did make a couple changes to mine: I used raw honey instead of maple syrup and raisins instead of blueberries. Thanks for the recipe!!
Lisa
Thanks, Mariza! 🙂
Valerie
Finally had a chance to make some! Oh my gosh that is good. I am going to have to make my husband hide it from me before I eat the whole bag!
Molly
I can’t stand coconut. Can it be left out, or is there a substitution you would recommend?
Lisa
Hi Molly, the coconut is what holds this granola together. I haven’t tested it, but you can try substituting almond flour and see if that works for you.
Trisha M.
Do you use raw nuts and seeds in this recipe?
Lisa Wells
Hi Trisha, yes, you can use raw nut and seeds in this granola.