Lavender + Blueberry Granola
Liven up your mornings with the luscious flavors of lavender flowers and tangy dried blueberries. Whether you stir it into yogurt parfaits or sprinkle on top of muffins, this quick and easy recipe is sure to become a favorite!
Servings: 7 cups
Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raw pecans
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- 1/4 cup flax seeds
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 3 tbsp dried lavender flowers
- 2/3 cup honey raw
- 1/2 cup coconut oil or coconut butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
- 2-3 drops culinary lavender essence optional
- 200 grams dried blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F. Place the coconut oil or coconut butter in a heatproof dish or rimmed baking pan in the oven for a few minutes to melt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, pecans, pepitas, coconut flakes, flax seeds, sesame seeds, and lavender flowers. Sprinkle in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, combine the honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and lavender essence. Stir well to combine.
- Pour the liquid ingredients over the oat mixture and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon to combine. The liquid should be evenly distributed so that there are no dry patches.
- Spread the oat mixture into one or two baking pans. You will need two 13x9-inch pans or one large rimmed half-sheet pan.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, stirring the granola every 15 minutes and rotating pans if you are using more than one. The granola should look golden, but not dark. It will crisp up as it cools.
- Cool the granola in the pans. Stir in the dried blueberries last, and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.
Notes
You may use all coconut oil, all coconut butter, or a combination of the two. Coconut butter gives a more intense coconut flavor, while coconut oil has more fat and produces a glossier granola.
Feel free to substitute different nuts and seeds, according to your preference and what you have on hand!
Any dried fruits or berries should be added after the granola is cooked, to prevent burning and excessive drying.