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Lemon Blueberry Granola Recipe

March 21, 2014 by Meghan 61 Comments

 

I’ve been a non-deliberate tease. Of course, there’s such a thing.

I’ve been tormenting you with my Lemon Blueberry Granola for months now. What can I say? Perfection takes work and time; sometimes an ungodly amount of time.

I made this granola far too many different ways over the past several months, and at long last, I finally, finally, finally feel like it’s ready for primetime. Holy cow, that’s a lot of finallys, all in one sentence. Maybe I should invest in a thesaurus. Nah, I’ll just plague you with finally’s because I know once you take a bite of this granola, you’ll absolutely forgive me.

While I may be a non-deliberate tease, I most certainly made it worth your wait. And your while.

Lemon Blueberry Granola

This granola tastes like Spring with every bite.

It’s bursting with lemony goodness, while the dried blueberries lend a hint of sweetness. The chewy oats, the crunchy nuts, and the textured coconut all combine to create a flavor symphony on your tongue.  Speaking of symphony’s, I hear Vivaldi’s Spring every time I eat this. It’s light and joyous, rich and refined, cultured and classic all at once. It is quite simply lemony-licious.

Go make this and don’t be surprised when the heavens open and the angels rejoice.

Lemon Blueberry Granola

Lemon Blueberry Granola
2014-05-14 15:27:33
Tangy lemons, maple syrup and dried blueberries come together to create a light, refreshing and subtly sweet granola.
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
50 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
50 min
Ingredients
  1. 3 cups rolled oats
  2. 3 cups nuts, crushed and/or coarsely chopped (I used a combination of almonds and walnuts, although pecans would be delicious too)
  3. 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  4. 3 Tbsps. Flax Powder or Wheat Germ
  5. 1 Tbsp. dried Powdered Lemon Peel. I used this one but any dried lemon peel will do.*
  6. 1 Tbsp. Lemon Extract*
  7. 1/3 cup Organic Canola Oil or Olive Oil
  8. 1/3 cup Maple Syrup
  9. 2 Lemons, the zest from (about 4 Tbsps.) and the juice of (about 1/2 cup).*
  10. 1 cup dried blueberries
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Combine dry ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly (from the rolled oats through to the dried lemon peel).
  3. Add in the lemon extract and oil of choice. Mix to coat everything. Add in the maple syrup, stirring to coat everything. Add in the zest of and juice from 2 full lemons, stirring to coat everything.
  4. Once combined, spoon mixture onto a baking sheet. Leave clumped together. Do not spread out on the baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Note: If you like your granola on the crunchier side, you can cook it longer. Also, if you like big clusters, don’t stir it as often.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.
  6. Add the blueberries. Enjoy plain, with milk as cereal or with yogurt and fresh fruit.
Notes
  1. *There’s a lot of lemon in this recipe, and I found a combination of fresh and dried lemon works best. If you love all things lemon, you will absolutely want to use two fresh lemons. If lemon isn’t your flavor of choice, you can go with one fresh lemon. The end result with one lemon will be a muted and subtle lemon flavor.
By Meghan McCarthy
Clean Eats, Fast Feets http://cleaneatsfastfeets.com/
If lemon isn’t your thing, try my Orange Cranberry or Apple Pie Granola and stay tuned because Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola is coming soon to a blog near you.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Granola with Bananas

Are you a granola fan? What’s your favorite way to eat it? What granola flavor would you like to see next?

This post is linked with She Eats Fresh Food Wednesdays, Anyonita Nibbles Tasty Tuesday’s, Hun… What’s for Dinner’s Simply Supper Tuesday’s, and  Buns in my Oven What’s Cookin’ Wednesday.

**All granola recipes are the property of City Hippie LLC and not intended for resale purposes.

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Comments

  1. Lauren says

    March 21, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    Your brother mom & I were just talking about making granola last night and getting one of your recipes…perfect timing, thanks! Can’t wait to try it! : )

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 23, 2014 at 9:31 AM

      I can’t wait to hear what you all think. This one is right up C’s alley since he’s a lemon lover as well.

      Reply
  2. Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear? says

    March 21, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    Awwwwwwwwww yes, I’ve been waiting for this recipe!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 23, 2014 at 9:32 AM

      Yeah! Now go forth and make it, and then tell me how much you LOVE it.

      Reply
  3. P says

    March 21, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    I am a HUGE fan of Target’s Archer Farms chocolate chunk granola. That stuff is SO addicting.

    This looks great too, of course ;). Can’t go wrong with the lemon + blueberry combination!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 23, 2014 at 9:34 AM

      Yep, lemon blueberry is one of my favorites. Citrus + fruit = make me happy.

      Reply
  4. Liz says

    March 21, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    I am a HUGE granola fan but haven’t eaten it in years because I can’t bring myself to buy a boxed version and have been too lazy to make my own. Until now. I am making this. (Ps, love the nuts to oats ratio here!!)

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 23, 2014 at 9:34 AM

      It’s all about the nuts!

      Reply
  5. Michelle says

    March 21, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    Yum! Yum! Yum!
    Anything lemon worth for me! Thank you, girlie!!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      March 21, 2014 at 12:21 PM

      That should say WORKS for me…a big thank you to my cat for rubbing, walking and shedding all over the keyboard while I try to get some stuff done… 🙁

      Reply
      • Meghan says

        March 23, 2014 at 9:35 AM

        Those darn felines do that when we’re trying to work.
        I hope you make it, and I hope you love it.

        Reply
  6. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    March 22, 2014 at 5:01 AM

    Okay can we hurry up to get the PB and chocolate granola up and running?

    A huge THANK you and a hi 5 for your oats to nuts ratio- FINALLY someone on the same wavelength. Most granola recipes are like 3 cups oats to half a cup of nuts. No dice. more nuts = better granola.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 23, 2014 at 9:36 AM

      Yes, yes. Although if you really want that recipe, I could always just email it to you.

      It’s all about the nuts baby!!

      Reply
  7. Sarah Pie says

    March 22, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    AHH!!!!! It’s here, it’s here, it’s finally here! I’m whipping up a batch tomorrow as soon as I find me some lemons.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 23, 2014 at 9:36 AM

      Can’t wait to hear what you think!!

      Reply
      • Sarah Pie says

        March 24, 2014 at 10:06 PM

        Would you believe I bought everything (bloobs included) this weekend and forgot the lemons?! Talk about space case… I’ll just salivate from afar until next weekend.

        Reply
  8. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    March 22, 2014 at 9:59 PM

    YUM! Blueberry granola sounds perfect for spring! We are all granola fans here and I always make it from scratch. I need to treat the boys to this one!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 23, 2014 at 9:37 AM

      I hope you do. I think you just need gluten free oats, and you’d be all set.
      Have a great Sunday love.

      Reply
  9. Lauren @ ihadabiglunch says

    March 23, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    I’ve never been a huge fan of granola but the minute I saw lemon in the description it totally peaked my interest. I love anything sweet and lemony! This is a perfect breakfast/snack for the upcoming spring weather!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 23, 2014 at 4:58 PM

      Thanks Lauren. I hope you give it a try. It packs a lot of lemon flavor so I think you may really like it.

      Reply
  10. Sabrina @ Nutritiously Sweet says

    March 23, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    Yes, yes yes! This looks absolutely delicious. It seems like everyone is on a granola recipe giving kick! I don’t know which to try first but man, I want some of this with a bit of Greek yogurt and vanilla protein powder mixed in…. mmmm!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 24, 2014 at 7:03 AM

      It’s wonderful with Greek yogurt and fresh blueberries on top.

      I hope you try this one and like it as much as I do.

      Reply
  11. lindsay says

    March 23, 2014 at 10:27 PM

    finally! you tease, i was craving lemon blueberry for quite some time!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 24, 2014 at 7:05 AM

      I know; it was long overdue. I hope you enjoy it.

      Reply
  12. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

    March 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    granola is probably my favourite food on the planet. So much so it is banned in our house. In fact the granola I make is VERY similar but with pecans instead of mixed nuts. And even though dried blueberries cost my entire month’s salary, I always make it with them! Cause we fancy huh?

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 24, 2014 at 8:13 PM

      I didn’t know you had a Lemon Blueberry Granola too! Great minds think alike, I guess.
      I love pecans but usually default to almonds and walnuts because they’re easier on my budget. The blueberries though I buy at Costco, where they’re way cheaper and you get more bang for your buck.

      Reply
  13. Yamir says

    March 24, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    Now this just looks like heaven. I just wrote it down for my next shopping trip. I’m just thinking that Its going to be tough finding dried blueberries. I’m still to find unsweetened cranberries.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 24, 2014 at 8:14 PM

      I got the blueberries at Costco. I hope you can find them and make this granola. It’s one of my new favorites.

      Reply
  14. Megan @ The Skinny-Life says

    March 24, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    This granola looks divine! I’ve been making homemade granola bars lately and they are OMG good. I cannot believe I haven’t made my own yet. I need to make your granola next. I also love lemons so this will hit the spot for me.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 24, 2014 at 8:15 PM

      I make some raw energy bars, but I’d really like to try my hand at some homemade granola bars. Guess I’ll be seeing you for some tips then. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli says

    March 25, 2014 at 5:10 AM

    May all rejoice! For the holy granola has finally bestowed it’s angelic and highly anticipated appearance! Wait, what’s that? Oh yes, I most definitely her the flutter of angel wings as I type this…and yep, that’s a harp! It really IS a miracle!!! Seriously though, I’m so freaking proud of you…I know how hard you’ve worked to perfect this recipe! Bravo!! *stands in chair clapping wildly*

    I need to make some granola. It’s been a while. And well, the last batch I tried to make became bars…not a fail by any means, especially since I got a recipe AND a photography post out of it, but well, you know…it wasn’t granola! Lol

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 29, 2014 at 9:31 AM

      Pucker up baby because this one is a winner. It only took countless versions and two whole lemons to do it. Totally worth it though. Now I would love the get your professional and unbiased opinion. How about I send you some?

      Reply
      • Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli says

        April 3, 2014 at 3:20 AM

        HELL YEEEEEEEAH!!! Umm, er…I mean, yes ma’am, I would very much appreciate the kindness of your gift! But you gotta let me send something to you in return! 😉

        Reply
        • Meghan says

          April 5, 2014 at 10:44 AM

          That can be arranged.

          Reply
  16. Madison @ Eating for Balance says

    March 25, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    As soon as I can find all of these ingredients, I am making this granola. I have been waiting and the wait was worth it, no doubt. Usually I can say that I have all of the ingredients at home… well, because I usually do! But this will be fun because I get to go buy some new ones. Dried blueberries, rolled oats, nuts (those never last more than a day in our house 😉 ), and a whole lot of lemon.

    Your peanut butter granola looks dangerous.

    Any luck submitting these to foodgawker? Either way, they are all gawker-worthy in my heart.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 26, 2014 at 11:25 AM

      I’m thrilled you are on an ingredient hunt so you can make this. I promise it won’t let you down.

      I actually haven’t submitted anything to Food Gawker in MONTHS or any foodie site. I need to get on that again. Oops.

      Reply
  17. Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner? says

    March 27, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    I love the lemony twist in this granola! Thanks so much for sharing at Simple Supper.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 29, 2014 at 9:32 AM

      Thanks for hosting. I appreciate it.

      Reply
  18. kirsten@FarmFreshFeasts says

    March 31, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    I need to trade you a jar of my blueberry lemon syrup for a bit of dried powdered lemon peel and lemon extract so we can both go home and make this.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      April 2, 2014 at 6:14 PM

      I’m in. 🙂

      Reply
  19. Danielle says

    March 27, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    So I made this last weekend. The house smelled insanely good. I tried it warm when it came out (sooo good) and after it cooled with the little blueberry jewels added (even better). Problem is I didn’t want to share…with anyone. So I didn’t. It was and still is all MINE. It’s so damn good. Ate it all week for breakfast with my homemade yogurt and am having it today for lunch too. Hehehehe Is that wrong of me? Maybe I will be nice and share the next batch. Maybe. Thank you for the kick ass granola recipes. I can’t wait to try some of your other ones too!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 28, 2015 at 11:57 AM

      Aw thank you! I’m so glad to hear you not only made it, but loved and hoarded it as well. I call that success.

      You should try the Coconut Lime Pineapple one next. To die for.

      Reply

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