freeze dried strawberries<\/a>.<\/strong> You can use them in whole pieces (like the pictures) or you can lightly chop or break the strawberries up for more strawberry flavor throughout your granola.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAlternatively, you can use dehydrated or dried strawberries.<\/strong> I have dehydrated my own strawberries before (tedious, but delicious!) and they would be wonderful in this recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOTHER FRUIT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nOf course, you can use whatever type of fruit<\/strong> you’d like really! Think:<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Freeze dried raspberries, blueberries, mangoes, apples<\/li>
- Dried blueberries, cranberries, cherries, goji berries, and raisins<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
There’s tons of different options right now. I think Sprouts, King Soopers and Target have a great variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Look out for the sugar content in dried fruit though<\/strong>, if you are watching your sugar intake. I kept that in mind when making this recipe, so there is only 1 cup of strawberries sprinkled throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you’d like to use a little less, feel free to do so. Or, blend a couple fruits together. 1\/2 a cup of strawberries and 1\/2 cup of blueberries would be delicious. Mixed Berry Granola sounds great too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
OTHER OPTIONS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make this Strawberry Vanilla Granola gluten-free, <\/strong>be sure to use certified gluten-free rolled oats.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis recipe is already dairy-free,<\/strong> with the use of coconut oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTo make this granola vegan,<\/strong> simply use maple syrup instead of honey.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHomemade granola is a zillion times better than store bought (in my humble opinion!) and this Strawberry Vanilla Granola is such a fun flavor combo to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n