Description

This homemade strawberry granola is an easy, lightly sweetened twist on classic granola, made with freeze-dried strawberries for big berry flavor. It’s crunchy, customizable, and perfect for high-protein breakfasts — especially paired with 1 cup of Greek yogurt for a filling, nourishing start to the day.

Ingredients

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2-3 tablespoons honey (or real maple syrup, or sweetener of your choice)
2 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil (or healthy cooking oil of your choice)
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cups of whole rolled oats
1/2 cup of slivered almonds (or any raw nuts, chopped or sliced)
1 cup of freeze-dried strawberries, lightly crushed (we use 1 (34g) bag of Trader Joe's freeze-dried strawberries)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the maple syrup or honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and sea salt. If the coconut oil is too hard, gently melt it in a saucepan or in the microwave first. It does not need to be fully liquid, but it should combine well with the honey.
Add in the whole rolled oats, nuts and seeds (if using). Stir until everything is well coated using a large mixing spoon or your hands.
Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing it down gently to create clumps.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the granola turns lightly golden brown.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the granola cool 5-10 minutes, then sprinkle the freeze-dried strawberries over the granola and gently mix them in.
Enjoy right away or transfer your strawberry granola to an airtight container and store it in a cool, dry place for up to 3 days. Keeps in the refrigerator up to 7 days.

Notes

Serving Ideas:

Strawberry Shortcake Bowl: 1 cup Greek yogurt + 1/3 cup strawberry granola + sliced fresh strawberries + drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

PB & J Yogurt Bowl: 1 cup Greek yogurt + 1/3 cup strawberry granola + 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter + a few fresh raspberries.

High-Protein Breakfast Parfait: Layer 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/3 cup strawberry granola, and mixed berries in a jar. Make a few at once for grab-and-go mornings.

Post-Workout Protein Bowl: 1 cup Greek yogurt + 1/3 cup strawberry granola + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder mixed into the yogurt + splash of almond milk to thin.

Smoothie Bowl Crunch: Pour your favorite berry smoothie into a bowl and top with 1/3 cup strawberry granola for extra texture and staying power.

Kid-Friendly Snack Cup: 1 cup Greek yogurt + 1/3 cup strawberry granola + banana slices or a few mini chocolate chips.

Classic Cereal Style: 1/2 to 3/4 cup strawberry granola + cold almond milk, oat milk, or regular milk.

Grab-and-Go Snack: A small bowl or handful straight from the jar when you need something quick and satisfying.