Cinnamon Blueberry Granola
As you read this post, it’s highly likely that I’m “tramping through the bush on a track” in some remote National Park in New Zealand – that’s Kiwi for “hiking through the forest on a trail.”
As you can see, I’ve acclimated quickly to the local lingo.
While the language is a little different, I’ve been pleasantly surprised to find that the food options are on par with what I expect in LA. They have so many healthy choices everywhere you go, in some cases even more than in the U.S.
Today I was shocked to stumble upon a cafe that actually serves Banana Froyo, exactly how I make it with pure fruit. Can you believe it?
Ever the worrier though, I packed several healthy options of my own, in the event that I was unable to find suitable snacks.
I made a bunch of my 4-ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies and a huge batch of this Cinnamon Blueberry Granola.
I’m kinda obsessed with granola but rarely buy it because of how much sugar it usually contains. So I decided to try my hand at a homemade version.
It turned out amazing.
So amazing — that I finished off the whole bag I brought within 2 days.
I enjoyed it atop greek yogurt for a snack after hiking the other day, and with milk on the airplane during our flight here, when the provided breakfast looked a little sketch.
This recipe is incredibly easy to follow and quick to make.
Give it a try for your holiday travels this week.
- 3 C. Old Fashioned Oats
- 1 T. Cinnamon
- ½ tsp. Salt
- ½ C. Almonds
- ½ C. Almonds, crushed
- 3. T. Coconut Oil
- 2 T. Unsweetened Apple Sauce
- 2 T. Maple Syrup (or Honey)
- 2 T. Dried Blueberries (or dried fruit of choice)
- Heat oven to 300.
- Combine all the dry ingredients in one bowl and all the wet in another, except for blueberries.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and mix thoroughly.
- Spread evenly on a baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, stir, and cook for about 10 more minutes.
- Let granola cool, then stir in blueberries.
- Enjoy!
You can easily modify this recipe to meet your tastes by swapping the dried fruit or adding more mix-ins like chia seeds, coconut flakes or more nuts.
Or for a totally funky grain-free version, try my Blueberry Kale-Nola!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says:
I usually like cinnamon flavored granola. I am traveling from Austin to NJ so I have to pack my snacks which are usually nuts or Kind bars. I have learned the hard way that Greek yogurt doesn’t get past security.
Diane says:
This looks excellent, huge fan of granola here! I’m a snack fiend and have been loving seeds lately. Chia seed bars or pumpkin seeds, whatever. And protein bars never steer me wrong. Happy holidays to you and hope you’re having a blast in New Zealand. Fox Glacier is a must see if you have the opportunity!
Whitney English says:
Funny you should say that, we’re headed to Fox Glacier right now from Franz Josef!
Planning on adding chia seeds to my next batch :)
Happy Holidays! xo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says:
Yum! Granola is one of my favorite foods ;)
Arman @ thebigmansworld says:
Still can’t believe how close we are- You’re like a jump away! Enjoy :)
Haha, this is the best. I polished off my granola en route to the US AND the ones I had as gifts…oops.
Jody - Fit at 56 says:
YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM – I am afraid I would eat it all!!!