Lemon granola with poppy seeds. This is so delicious served with lemon yogurt!
I really enjoy making granola. The whole process of gathering up all the mason jars that contain the oats, nuts and seeds is so fun to me.. I love the feel of the dry ingredients between my fingers and the aroma of the wet ingredients melting and mingling on the stove.
When spreading the final product, I challenge myself to do it as evenly as possible on the baking sheet before sliding it into the oven. I pace back and forth at the oven, anxiously awaiting a chance to stir.
But then, the enjoyment comes to an abrupt stop.
The process of moving the final product from a flat sheet pan to a round mason jar for storage makes me curse like a sailor. I have to sweep the floor after every time I make granola. I’ve tried using a Silpat, a funnel, a large plastic bag, you name it. Ultimately, I can be found kneeling on the floor, scooping up bits of perfectly browned granola that I wish was going into my breakfast bowl, not the trash. This granola especially upsets me when it spills because the pucker-y lemon flavor and crunch from the sunflower and poppy seeds should not escape your mouth!
Lemon granola with poppy seeds:
I layered this granola with a lemon-flavored yogurt to amp up the citrus-y punch even more. I wouldn’t mind if I received this on a tray each morning.
Other recipes in the 2012 Valentine’s Day Breakfast in Bed series so far:
Cherry Vanilla Baked Oatmeal
Cheddar Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches
Pina Colada Smoothie
Creme Brulee French Toast
To browse all of my small breakfast recipes, click here.
Homemade granola that's perfect for breakfast. Preheat the oven to 350 and grease a small half-sheet pan. In a small bowl, stir together the oats, coconut, lemon zest, poppy seeds, salt and almonds or sunflower seeds. Melt in the microwave (or on the stove) the butter, honey, lemon juice and almond extract. Once thoroughly melted, add to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Spread it evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 9 minutes. Stir well (the edges of the pan will brown faster). Bake for another 9-10 minutes until golden brown. Serve with lemon yogurt in a parfait glass or plain.Lemon Poppy Seed Granola
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1 cup
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 962Total Fat: 61gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 43gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 4011mgCarbohydrates: 91gFiber: 16gSugar: 42gProtein: 25g
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
I would be cursing like a sailor too but probably on the floor, picking up the granola, blowing it off for any dog hair and then eating it anyway ;)
Kathryn says
I've been looking for a good granola recipe for ages and this looks just the ticket! I love those citrus flavours and the crunch of the poppy seeds.
Bonnie Banters says
Lemon and poppy seeds...you got me! Wish I had an answer to not spilling this great granola, but I seem to have more kitchen accidents than ever...especially spilling things! I need help too! Thanks for sharing a wonderful recipe!
Haley says
I love lemon anything, and I love granola! Never thought to put the two together. I will be trying this recipe this weekend! :)
Caroline @ Pink Basil says
I never thought of using lemon in granola but it sounds great! And poppyseeds are almost always a must when lemon is involved in baking :)
Deanna says
I would totally eat it off the floor. Its the five second rule. 10 if no one sees you do it.
honeywhatscooking says
omg, how super healthy. they look delish. i've never heard of lemon granola bars before. innovative! :-)
CulinarilyCourtney says
No way! Just yesterday I was day dreaming about making granola flavored with lemon, and there you go and make a recipe for me, why thank you :)
Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen says
This is some bright delicious looking granola. I want it.
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
girl, i'm the same way...how the heck do you get the f-ing granola into the stupid container?! good thing it tastes so stinking good :)
ALSO - i got the vanilla beans yesterday!!! you have no idea how excited i am...thank you thank you thank you :)