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    Home » Breakfast Recipes

    Very Berry Granola and Berry Granola Bars. Vegan Glutenfree

    Published: Jun 20, 2012 · Modified: Aug 23, 2018 by Richa 37 Comments

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    Its sunny out today.. its sunny out today! (this is what happens to Seattle people when the sun comes out) .. So you know this is going to be a short post 😉


    There are berries and berries around. Use any of your fave berries for this granola. Add up or change the nuts, spices and make it your fave summer granola!
    Unfortunately, this is chocolate free..:D. Eat as is, with almond milk, greek coconut milk yogurt, or make granola bars.
     
     
    I had my dentist appointment(me= one side puffy numb lip).. always so expensive! uncomfortable and darn my teeth. If someone knows a magic potion to help keep cavities at bay, please pass it on to me.. my teeth are genetically wired to get loads of them. bet that creates great work for the dentists around.
    I am going to give Krya’s toothpowder a try. The good old herbs used by the great grand and grand generation now being researched again. Read up on what could be the problem with toothpastes, brushes and current practices on Krya’s blog.
     
    Mixed and ready to bake.
     
     
    Baked..
     
     
    I used Watermelon seeds in this granola. You can use other seeds as well. Watermelon seeds or Magaz are a great source of Iron, and fat! Yes, they have 79% fat, with 50% saturated. If you cannot use cashews or nuts for creamy curries, dips or cheese, try some melon seed kernels. You can find Watermelon or other melon seed kernels in Indian stores. If you see them anywhere, do let me know.
     
    Lightly roasted Watermelon seed kernels. Back home, we used to eat Cantaloupe/Musk melon seed kernels as snack in summer. The melon seeds are washed and dried in sunlight, then hulled. All the kids would sit together, peel/hull the seeds and eat them.
     
     
     
    Berry Granola, mangoes, Wheat baguette and hot Masala Chai for Brekki.
     
     

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    Very Berry Granola

    Turn this vegan and gluten free berry granola into tasty bars! 
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: easy recipe, fruit granola, vegan granola
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 106kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup (40.5 g) Oats
    • 1/2 cup (95 g) brown rice krispies
    • 1/4 cup (35.75 g) Almond slivers
    • 1/4 cup (29.25 g) chopped Walnuts
    • 1/4 cup (25 g) cranberries
    • 1/4 cup (36.25 g) raisins/dried blueberries/goji berries
    • 1/4 cup (35 g) Watermelon Seeds Magaj or sunflower seeds
    • 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
    • 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) spices of choice I added a pinch of cinnamon and ginger
    • a few drops of stevia or a Tablespoon of raw sugar powdered optional, for sweeter
    • a generous pinch of salt
    • 1 Tablespoon Agave syrup
    • 1 teaspoon virgin coconut oil melted
    • 1/3 cup (51.67 g) berry puree

    For bars:

    • 1/4 cup (20.25 g) Oats flour
    • Berry Puree as needed 1/4+ cup

    Instructions

    • Puree a cup of berries of choice, without water and keep aside. I used Blueberries and Strawberries.
    • In a large bowl, add all the dry ingredients and mix for a few seconds.
    • In a saucepan, heat 1/3 cup berry puree and combine coconut oil, agave, sugar and salt.
    • Heat till just about a boil.
    • Add this to the dry. Mix well. Add more berry puree if needed.(It depends on the berries and the moisture content.)
    • Spread the mixture on parchment lined tray.
    • Bake in preheated 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
    • Mix it up bit, rotate the baking tray, and bake for another 5 minutes.
    • Remove from oven, and press lightly with spatula to get the granola to stick.
    • Cool completely before storing.

    For the granola bars

    • Add Oat flour and berry puree to the granola. Add enough puree to wet the granola so it sticks easily.
      Press the mixture into a pan. Press evenly and well.
      Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until dry in the center.

    Notes

    Nutritional values are based on one serving of granola

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Very Berry Granola
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 106 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Sodium 12mg1%
    Potassium 105mg3%
    Carbohydrates 10g3%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 95IU2%
    Vitamin C 1.4mg2%
    Calcium 31mg3%
    Iron 1.3mg7%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
     
     
     
     
    The granola and bars are being shared at Allergy Free Wednesdays, Ricki’s wellness weekend, Slighlty Indlugent Tuesdays, Hearth and soul blog hop
     
     

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    1. Anonymous

      June 05, 2014 at 12:16 pm

      How long does this granola last? Should it be refrigerated because of fruit puree?

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 05, 2014 at 5:35 pm

        if the granola is baked well there will be minimal moisture left from the fruit puree and it can be stored on the counter. If you are not going to finish it within a day or 2, then refrigerate it.

        Reply
        • Caroline

          November 21, 2015 at 3:51 am

          How long will it last in the fridge? Wanted to make it and put jars for Christmas
          Gifts.

          Reply
          • Richa

            November 22, 2015 at 7:49 pm

            I am not sure. I havent kept them longer than a few days in a fridge.

            Reply
    2. Alea Milham

      June 25, 2012 at 5:31 pm

      Your granola and bars look amazing! I know they will both be a hit with my family.

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 25, 2012 at 6:27 pm

        Thanks Alea! I hope you all like them!

        Reply
    3. dassana

      June 22, 2012 at 4:48 pm

      oats and granola… two things i don’t like. i still have to find ways of making a few recipes with oats.

      what i loved in your pics was the mango pieces. they have such a dark beautiful yellow orangish color.

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 25, 2012 at 6:26 pm

        Thanks Dassana. Very few mangoes come out perfectly ripe:) this was one of them.
        You can sub the oats with other puffed grains!

        Reply
    4. Angie's Recipes

      June 22, 2012 at 6:41 am

      o this granola is packed with freshness and deliciousness!

      Reply
    5. Jaime

      June 22, 2012 at 3:57 am

      What a great recipe! My nephew has all sorts of allergies and my sis is constantly searching for new recipes to keep his diet interesting. Will forward this on to her. Thanks for sharing x

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 22, 2012 at 5:51 am

        You can sub the nuts with more seeds and adjust this granola:) it should work out well any which way. Thank you for dropping by.

        Reply
    6. Riley

      June 22, 2012 at 3:28 am

      Watermelon seeds look like a fun addition to granola. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    7. Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes

      June 21, 2012 at 5:23 pm

      Watermelon seeds – what a neat idea!

      So sorry to hear about your teeth….I am fortunate and have never had a cavity – if I hear of any remedies I will be sure to pass them along!

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 22, 2012 at 5:49 am

        you and caitlin with all the healthy teethis.. keep them healthy and happy:)

        Reply
    8. Kristy

      June 21, 2012 at 4:18 pm

      These are some of the most gorgeous granola pics I’ve ever seen! What a great granola too- I love all of those ingredients- and I love how low in oil and sugar it is!

      I am also genetically predisposed to having cavities. In the last year, I have been to the dentist about once a month (fillings, crowns, wisdom teeth removal). On my last visit, I used up the last of my dental insurance allowance for the year, and everyone said they couldn’t believe they wouldn’t get to see me again until January (when I get 2 more fillings)! Thank you for the head’s up on Krya’s blog!

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 22, 2012 at 5:49 am

        i just exhausted my benefits for this year with this visit! and this is just fillings. wisdom teeth were 2 years back. man that was painful.

        Thanks! i took about a 100 pictures coz i felt i want capturing the colors well. the pictures are quite color boosted:)

        Reply
    9. anne

      June 21, 2012 at 2:00 pm

      The granola looks really gorgeous ! I just love the color of that 😉 It’s a perfect breakfast or snack and would really goes well with yogurt ! Deliciousness ! ;D

      Reply
    10. cookingwithlysa

      June 21, 2012 at 1:32 pm

      You always have amazing posts…not only you do post a beautiful granola recipe but you post a granola Bar recipe !! It looks delicious !!:)

      Reply
    11. Spice up the Curry

      June 21, 2012 at 1:17 pm

      superb dear.. lovely photos

      Reply
    12. Subhie Arun

      June 21, 2012 at 10:02 am

      yummy n lovely bars!lov ur presentation!

      Reply
    13. Veganosaurus

      June 21, 2012 at 7:03 am

      Hey, you managed to get mangoes! 🙂

      I love all the photos of the yummy granola. I can just feel the crunch.

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 22, 2012 at 5:46 am

        yeah we got 4, 1 was not ripe enough so went in a smoothie. the other 3 were kept to ripen. 2 when opened were black. the one had just a small black area, so we managed to eat 3/4 of it. it looks good but isnt as tasty. mango envy!!

        Reply
    14. Nina

      June 21, 2012 at 7:02 am

      What fabulous muesli (that’s what we call it in Australia)! I love how little refined sugar and fat you’ve added. I also love the use of berry puree to sweeten, brilliant! I’m determined to not buy muesli at the shops anymore. With this new recipe in my arsenal that should be easily achieved. 🙂
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 22, 2012 at 5:45 am

        Thanks! do let me know how it works out!

        Reply
    15. Andrea

      June 21, 2012 at 3:11 am

      The granola looks so beautiful. I think you accomplished a lot, considering how nice the weather was today! I’ve never heard of eating watermelon seeds — are they just ordinary watermelon seeds? Are they processed in a special way?

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 21, 2012 at 5:17 am

        Thank Andrea.:) Any melon seeds will work. We used to eat a lot of musk melon while growing up. We Washed and dried the melons seeds in the sun, then removed the hull and ate the kernels. quite a cumbersome process, but the kids had a ton of free time and energy through the summer vacation:)

        Reply
    16. Anonymous

      June 21, 2012 at 2:53 am

      Thanks for the info about Krya’s blog. I have refused to get fillings for years. About 10 years ago I switched dentists, and he gave me an x-ray and said I needed 3 fillings. After saying this, I replied that it would be wise to let them re-minerlize, but he still insisted that I get at least 1 filling, but I refused. Two years later he gave me another x-ray and said I have no cavities. So now I don’t even bother getting x-rays, but I still see the dental hygienist.

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 21, 2012 at 5:10 am

        wow, that is awesome. i have had more fillings than i have teeth:) i need to rethink this type of dentistry.

        Reply
    17. glutenfreehappytummy.com

      June 21, 2012 at 2:12 am

      oh my goodness those look so delicious! the perfect snack — or even dessert — crumbled on vegan ice cream — yummo!

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 21, 2012 at 5:10 am

        Thanks Caralynn, icec ream sounds like a fun idea right about now.

        Reply
    18. Gabby @ the veggie nook

      June 21, 2012 at 1:33 am

      I don’t think this granola needs chocolate Richa 😉 It looks scrumptious on it’s own! I love how you turned it into granola bars too!

      Now go out an enjoy that beautiful weather!

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 21, 2012 at 5:09 am

        I was too sore to do much. went out with my pom and played a lot of fetch in the sun! he doesnt seem to be tired though, his energy level is up because of the sunny day too.

        Reply
    19. Caitlin

      June 21, 2012 at 12:40 am

      i love how little sugar is in the granola and bars! and the color is so awesome! even though there isn’t any chocolate, it sure looks like there is!

      and that’s a shame about the dentist and cavities :/ i’m lucky that i don’t ever get cavities. but one of my good friends gets cavities no matter what- and she brushes and rinses after every meal AND flosses! some people just have delicate teethies..

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 21, 2012 at 5:08 am

        If you use ripe berries, you wont need much sugar.
        yeah i have delicate teethies, courtesy my genes:)

        Reply

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