Healthy Blueberry Pecan Granola

4.67 from 3 votes

Lightly sweetened with brown rice syrup and no sugar added apple juice, this deliciously crunchy granola with dried blueberries and pecans is a family favorite!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blueberry granola, homemade granola, power granola

Servings:

Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup flaxseed meal (ground flax seeds)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup brown rice syrup
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried blueberries

Instructions

Whisk together the oats, pecans, flax meal and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl until combined.
Whisk the apple juice, brown rice syrup, oil and vanilla in a medium bowl.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry oat mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
Dump the oats into the prepared sheet pan and spread out in an even layer.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the oats turn golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool on wire rack.
Mix in blueberries and transfer cooled granola to an airtight container and store at room temperature.

Notes

Serving size: 1/4 cup

WW Points: 4

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4 PointsPlus (Old plan)

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 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.

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