If you’ve ever grabbed store-bought granola only to realize it’s packed with added sugars and not-so-great oils, you’re not alone. The good news? Making your own blueberry granola is ridiculously simple, and you get to decide what goes in it.
This Wild Blueberry Granola is sweet, crunchy, and full of heart smart ingredients like oats, flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, and wild blueberries. Bonus: it makes your kitchen smell amazing.
Whether you sprinkle it over yogurt, enjoy it with milk, or sneak it by the handful during your afternoon slump… this one’s a keeper.
Why This Blueberry Granola is Heart-Healthy
Heart-healthy eating isn’t about restriction, it’s about ingredients that support your heart and taste good. This recipe is a great example of that.
This simple blueberry granola was inspired but my fruit and nut granola you all loved so much!
Let’s take a closer look at what makes it so nourishing:
Wild Blueberries
Wild blueberries are rich in polyphenols, specifically anthocyanins, which support blood vessel function and may help reduce oxidative stress. These tiny berries pack a big punch for your heart (1).
Rolled Oats
Oat fiber is an excellent source of soluble fiber, especially beta-glucan, which helps lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and an important part of the Portfolio diet. They also help you feel full longer.
Almonds + Pumpkin Seeds
Both are great sources of healthy fats, magnesium, and plant based protein, supporting healthy cholesterol levels and blood pressure as part of the DASH diet.
Ground Flaxseed
High in omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed helps reduce inflammation and supports cholesterol lowering effects making it a key player in the Portfolio Diet.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil offers monounsaturated fats and polyphenols, shown to support heart health and lower inflammation. It also gives granola that craveable crispness without using highly processed oils or butter.
Make This Blueberry Granola Your Own
Want to swap the almonds for pecans? Go for it. Prefer dried cherries instead of blueberries? Totally fine. Just keep the general proportions the same. Check out these 39 foods to unclog arteries, or these 39 foods to lower blood pressure for further inspiration.
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Final Thoughts
This Wild Blueberry Granola is an easy, customizable, and heart smart addition to your routine. It’s loaded with ingredients that support cholesterol management, blood pressure, and overall cardiovascular health, all without sacrificing flavor or crunch.
Try it out and tell me how you made it your own in the comments below! And if you love it, don’t forget to share the recipe with a friend who could use a heart-healthy snack idea.
Simple Blueberry Granola
Equipment
- 1 sheet pan
- 1 Large Bowl
- 1 Sauce pan
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 cup dried wild blueberries
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Set oven to 300F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, seeds, dried wild blueberries, salt and cinnamon.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, oil and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to bubble (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Pour the syrup over the oat mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes, stirring halfway through for even baking. If you prefer chunkier granola, press the mixture down before baking and avoid stirring.
- Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet – it will crisp up as it cools.
- Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.