I recently had the opportunity to try Bob’s Red Mill’s Lemon-Blueberry Granola and it was amazing. So good, in fact, that I was inspired to try to recreate it for myself. The result has been such a hit in my family that I wanted to share it with yours. For breakfast or a snack, serve it on top of yogurt, milk, or fruit.
3cupsrolled oats (use wheat/gluten-free, if needed)
1/2tsp.ground ginger
1/2tsp.ground cardamom
1/4 - 1/2tsp.kosher salt, sea salt, or other coarse salt
1/2cupextra virgin olive oil
5/16cupmaple syrup
2lemons1 Tbsp. of the juice and 2 Tbsp. of the zest
1 - 2cupnuts or seeds such as walnuts, almonds, pecans, cashews, pepitas, and/or sesame seedschopped
1cupdried blueberries or currants
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a medium-sized baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, ginger, cardamom, and salt. Once well mixed, add the oil, maple syrup, and lemon juice and zest and stir until well combined.
Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet and place it in the oven for 15 minutes.
While the granola is baking, chop your nuts or seeds if they are not already chopped.
After 15 minutes, give the granola a stir and evenly spread it out on the baking sheet again. Return the granola to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until golden.
Remove the granola from the oven and mix in the nuts and blueberries. Stir well and then let it cool to room temperature.
Store the granola in an airtight container in your pantry for up to a month or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
Do Ahead or Delegate: Combine the spices, chop the nuts, or fully prepare and store the granola.Scramble Flavor Booster: Double the cardamom and/or ginger and/or add ½ tsp. cinnamonTip: When zesting a lemon, zest it right over the bowl or pot. This will allow you to catch as many of the lemon oils as possible, leading to a more flavorful end result.Nutritional Information Per Serving (% based upon daily values): Calories 239, Total Fat: 15g, 23%; Saturated Fat: 2g, 11%; Cholesterol: 0mg, 0%; Sodium: 56mg, 2%; Total Carbohydrate: 24g, 8%; Dietary Fiber: 4g, 14%; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 5gLike this recipe? Check out The Scramble's family-friendly meal plans to see just how simple getting dinner on the table can be!