Healthy Blueberry Pecan Granola

If you’ve never made homemade granola, you’re in for a treat. Not only does it taste better than most store-bought granola, it’s also less expensive and incredibly easy to customize to your tastes.

This Healthy Blueberry Pecan Granola is lightly sweetened, loaded with wholesome ingredients, and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or sprinkling over yogurt. Made with old-fashioned oats, pecans, flaxseed, and dried blueberries, it delivers plenty of crunch and flavor without being overly sweet.

One of the things I love most about homemade granola is that I know exactly what’s in it. Many packaged granolas contain a surprising amount of added sugar and oil. Making your own allows you to control the ingredients while creating a granola that’s just right for you.

Why You’ll Love This Homemade Granola

• Lightly sweetened
• Easy to make
• Naturally dairy-free
• Packed with whole grains, nuts, and fruit
• Great for meal prep
• Easy to customize
• Perfect for breakfast or snacking

Ingredients & Substitutions

Old-fashioned rolled oats – The foundation of any good granola. Quick oats tend to create a softer texture, while steel-cut oats won’t work well here.

Pecans, chopped – Add crunch and rich flavor. Feel free to substitute walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, or macadamia nuts.

Ground flaxseed (flax meal) – Adds fiber, healthy fats, and a subtle nutty flavor.

Ground cinnamon – Brings warmth and complements both the blueberries and pecans beautifully.

Unsweetened apple juice – Adds moisture and natural sweetness.

Brown rice syrup – Helps bind the granola clusters together while providing gentle sweetness. If unavailable, substitute honey, maple syrup, agave nectar, or molasses.

Vegetable oil – Helps the granola brown and crisp up during baking. Avocado oil, canola oil, or melted coconut oil also work well.

Vanilla extract – Adds warmth and enhances the overall flavor.

Dried blueberries – Provide bursts of sweetness and chewy texture. Dried cherries, cranberries, raisins, chopped apricots, or mixed dried fruit can be substituted.

How Many Calories and WW Points?

According to my calculations, each serving has about 160 calories.

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How to Make Blueberry Pecan Granola Step-by-Step

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat oven to 300F degrees.

Step 2: Whisk together the oats, pecans, flax meal and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl (affiliate link) until combined.

Step 3: Whisk the apple juice, brown rice syrup, oil and vanilla in a medium bowl.

Step 4: Pour the wet mixture over the dry oat mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.

Step 5: Dump the oats into the prepared sheet pan and spread out in an even layer.

Step 6: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the oats turn golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool on wire rack.

Step 7: Mix in blueberries and transfer cooled granola to an airtight container and store at room temperature.

Recipe Notes, Variations & Tips

One of the best things about homemade granola is how easy it is to customize.

Not a fan of pecans? Substitute:

• walnuts
• almonds
• cashews
• pistachios
• macadamia nuts

For different flavor combinations, try:

• dried cherries and almonds
• cranberries and walnuts
• apricots and pistachios
• raisins and cinnamon

If you enjoy larger granola clusters, press the mixture firmly onto the baking sheet (affiliate link) before baking and avoid stirring during baking.

What Is Brown Rice Syrup?

Brown rice syrup is a plant-based sweetener made by breaking down the starches in brown rice into natural sugars. It has a mild, buttery sweetness that is less intense than honey or maple syrup, making it a nice choice for lightly sweetened recipes like granola.

If you can’t find it, honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar work just fine.

Serving Suggestions

This homemade blueberry granola is delicious:

• By the handful as a snack
• Sprinkled over Greek yogurt
• Layered into yogurt parfaits
• Served with milk
• Scattered over fresh fruit
• Added to smoothie bowls
• Used as a topping for frozen yogurt, ice cream or this breakfast banana split.

It’s especially good layered with plain Greek yogurt and fresh berries for an easy high-protein breakfast.

How to Store Homemade Granola

Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

If you’ve made this dairy-free, naturally sweetened Blueberry Pecan Granola, please give the recipe a star rating below and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. And stay in touch on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.

Recipe source: 5 Easy Steps to Healthy Cooking: 500 Recipes for Lifelong Wellness (affiliate link) by Camilla V. Saulsbury

Frequently Asked Questions

Is homemade granola healthier than store-bought granola?

Often, yes. Homemade granola allows you to control the amount of sugar, oil, and added ingredients while focusing on wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.

Can I make this granola gluten-free?

Yes. Simply use certified gluten-free oats.

Can I reduce the sweetness?

Absolutely. Homemade granola is very forgiving. You can reduce the brown rice syrup slightly if you prefer a less sweet granola.

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