Blueberries & Cream Granola ~ #SundaySupper

Clearly I have an obsession, people. I’m not here to deny it. Frankly, I relish in this type of obsession. Crunchy oats, toasted coconut, sweet berries, and white chocolate–I don’t have the strength to resist.

As you all may know, I love granola. It’s one of my favorite recipes to experiment with. Mix a bunch of your favorite flavors–bam, you have yourself a healthy snack.

Just recently I started selling my granola. Out of no where, friends, family, and strangers started placing orders. My granola is famous. Okay, so maybe it’s not famous, but people (other than me and my family) like it. Success!

Once the orders started rolling in, I knew I had to up the ante. My next recipe had to be epic–the recipe everyone goes bonkers for. A granola recipe that beats all other granola recipes.

Enter blueberries & cream granola. It’s sweet and creamy. Crunchy and toasty. Bursting with blueberry flavor and morsels of white chocolate. You won’t be able to walk past the granola container without stealing a fistful.

The #SundaySupper crew has school in mind this week. Only a few more weeks before the kiddies strap on their back packs and bust out their shiny new folders and colorful pens. Summer sure did fly right on by. I remember loathing the day I had to go back to school–not even colorful pens and funky animal shaped erasers could entice me to get excited about the upcoming school year.

Lucky for lunch boxes everywhere, this granola makes the perfect back-to-school snack for your kiddos. Heck, it makes the perfect lunch box snack for the adults, too. A batch will last you a few weeks… Unless you’re like me and eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; then it may only last you a week.

To give this granola its creamy flavor, I used a whopping 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract. I also sprinkled in some white chocolate chips to boost the creaminess and sweeten up the granola.

My new favorite dried fruit is dried blueberries. Drying the blueberries condenses their flavor, giving them more blueberry flavor than a fresh blueberry. They’re soft, chewy, and super sweet.

Your kids won’t be able to resist this crunchy snack.

Enjoy!

Check out the other #SundaySupper lunch box creations:

Sandwiches, Wraps and Entrees:

• Baked Ham and Cheese Rolls from Big Bear’s Wife
• Balsamic Butter Beans with Smoked Sausage and Spinach from Eat, Move, Shine
• British Bento Lunch Box from Ninja Baking
• Carrot Cake and Zucchini Bread “Sushi” from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Greek-style Spinach Hand Pies from Kimchi MOM
• Homemade Uncrustables from Treats & Trinkets
• Indian Spiced Chicken Meatball Wraps from Soni’s Food
• Madam Wong’s Pizza Rolls from Food Lust People Love
• Malibu Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels from Home Cooking Memories
• Peanut Butter & Jelly Rolls from Killer Bunnies, Inc
• Pizzadillas from La Cocina de Leslie
• Popcorn Chicken Bento from The Urban Mrs
• Potato Mushroom and Cheese Focaccia from Family Foodie
• Sausage Roll Ups from The Food Army Wife
• Scotch Eggs from My Cute Bride
• Stawberry and Chicken Pasta Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette from Table for Seven
• Turkey, Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Wraps from La Bella Vita Cucina

Munchies, Salads and Sides:

• Almond Citrus Salad from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
• Banana Bread Muffins from Curious Cuisiniere
• Best Basic Hummus from Supper for a Steal
• Blueberries & Cream Granola from The Messy Baker
• Blueberry Egg Bagels from What Smells So Good?
• Cheese Cracker Recipe from Growing Up Gabel
• Creamy Orzo & Peas {Dairyfree} from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Mini Griddle Cakes from Noshing with the Nolands
• Quinoa and Green Bean Salad with Tibetan Dressing from Healthy. Delicious.

Sweet Treats:

• Biscoff White Chocolate Blondies from Cookin’ Mimi
• Caramel and Rolo Rice Krispie Treats from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Cinnamon Zucchini Brownies from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Cocoa Crispy Sunbutter Bars from Alida’s Kitchen
• Cookie Butter Granola Bites from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• “Free” Brownies from Jane’s Adventure in Dinner
• Honey Oat Bars from Magnolia Days
• No Bake Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Cookies from Pies and Plots
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Cookies from Peanut Butter and Peppers

And remember that we have a #SundaySupper chat at 7 PM each on Sunday evening. We tweet throughout the day using the hashtag #SundaySupper, then we all gather to share ideas, recipes and answer questions from 7-8 PM ET. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest Board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.

Blueberries & Cream Granola Recipe Type: Breakfast, Snack, Granola Author: Jennie Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2.3 pounds Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup coconut flakes
• 2 cups slivered almonds
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups dried blueberries
• 1 1/4 cups white chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, add oats, coconut flakes, almonds, salt, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Slowly pour the mixture over the oats. Fold the wet mixture into the oat mixture until the oats are evenly coated.
4. Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the granola is golden brown in color. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
5. When the granola is cool, stir in the blueberries and white chocolate chips.
6. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container. The granola will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.

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