Blueberry Almond Granola Morning Pizza Food

BLUEBERRY ALMOND GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
• In a large bowl combine the oats, almonds, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar, stirring until everything is combined.
• In a small bowl whisk together the coconut oil, honey, 2 teaspoons of almond extract, and vanilla extract.
• Pour the wet mixture in with the dry and stir everything together with a rubber spatula until it is coated.
• Pour the granola out onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out into a single layer.
• Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove the granola from the oven and toss it around with a spatula so that it browns evenly.
• Place it back in the oven and repeat the process 15 minutes later.
• Bake the granola for a total of 40-50 minutes or until it is golden brown.
• While the granola is baking place the dried blueberries in a small bowl with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract and toss them together.
• When the granola is done baking remove it from the oven and stir in the dried blueberries.
• Let the granola cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.

BLUEBERRY-ALMOND GRANOLA MORNING PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Mix almond butter, honey and water in large bowl until blended. Add oats and 1/2 cup nuts; mix well.
• Press oat mixture onto bottom of 12-inch pizza pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 13 to 15 min. or until edge of crust is golden brown. Cool completely.
• Mix cream cheese spread and yogurt until blended; spread onto crust to within 1/2 inch of edge.
• Top with blueberries and remaining nuts.

BLUEBERRY ALMOND GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300.
• In a medium sized bowl combine oats, oat bran, ground flax, wheat germ, almonds and salt. Set aside.
• In a saucepan bring honey, brown sugar, vanilla, canola oil, and water just to a bubble over low heat.
• pour the honey mixture over the oat mixture, using a spatula to scrape out every last drop- and toss until the oats are evenly moistened.
• Spread the oats into 2 ungreased 9x13 casserole dishes, and bake at 300 for 20 min, stirring twice.
• Cool completely- add blueberries.
• Can be stored in a sealed container for up to two weeks. Granola will keep longer in the freezer.

BLUEBERRY-ALMOND GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss oats, coconut, and almonds. In a small bowl, stir together oil and honey. Pour over oat mixture and toss. Bake, tossing occasionally, until lightly toasted, 16 to 20 minutes.
• Place mixture in a large bowl and stir in blueberries.