Keto granola with dried berries is a healthy breakfast full of great berry flavor. It’s easy to make, super crispy, and tastes fabulous with a little cream or almond milk. Grab a bowl to start your day!
This post is sponsored by One on One Flavors.
Run, don’t walk, to your kitchen and whip up a batch of this berrylicious keto granola. Trust me, you will be happy you did! It’s crispy and buttery, and makes the best sugar-free breakfast or snack.
I’ve been making my own keto cereal recipes for a long time now, and I am continuously amazed at how easy it is. And how tasty! I couldn’t stop grabbing handfuls of this granola as I passed through the kitchen.
Neither could my husband. I had to secret some away in my office for myself so that it didn’t disappear on me. Because that’s just the kind of loving wife I am! So generous of spirit, no?
Great flavors for keto granola
I feel like my whole keto baking world has expanded significantly since I discovered One On One Flavors. While many companies make good sugar-free flavorings and extracts, no one quite has the range that One On One does. They call themselves The Flavor Superstore with good reason.
I first started hearing about them on Instagram from other keto folks. They grabbed the attention of the low carb community because of their vast array of options, both sweet and savory.
I often rely on flavorings and extracts for my keto desserts, as they allow me to play with flavors that aren’t typically low carb. Things like pineapple, maple syrup, cherries, and apples.
Does One on One have a flavor for that? Yep. Beyond the basics, they have flavors for EVERYTHING, even things beyond your wildest keto imagination. Things like blackberry cobbler, or beignets. And chewing gum! And fried chicken! I am not kidding.
And the vast majority of their flavorings are keto-friendly and non-GMO. Because they’ve become so popular with keto dieters, they’ve put together a fun array of Keto Packs.
So when I got it in my head to make a berry flavored keto granola, similar to the one my kids love from Trader Joe’s, One on One was the obvious choice.
How to make Keto Granola
I’ve been making variations of keto granola for almost a decade now, starting with my ever popular Low Carb Peanut Butter Granola. It’s remarkably easy to do and is great for both breakfasts and snacks.
It’s great for meal prep too, since it can last on the counter for weeks.
Here are my best tips for getting it right:
- A mix of various nuts, coconut, and seeds gives keto granola the best texture and the one that is most similar to oatmeal. You can really do whatever combinations appeal to you most.
- You do need a food processor or a high powered chopper to grind the nuts and seeds and break them up. I like the pulse function on my processor for control. You want to take them to the point that much of the mixture resembles oats, with some bigger pieces for texture.
- The sweetener you use makes a big difference to the outcome of homemade low carb cereal. In my experience, only erythritol based sweeteners like Swerve will allow for a crispy, crunchy texture. If you don’t mind a softer texture, you’re free to use what you like most. Read my tutorial on The Ultimate Guide to Keto Sweeteners for more information.
- Flavor to taste. The One on One Flavors are highly concentrated and so I only used 4 drops of the blueberry and 4 drops of the strawberry. Because this keto granola recipe is egg-free, you can stir in your flavors and taste, and adjust as you see fit while it’s still unbaked. The flavors don’t lose their potency during baking.
- Press the mixture firmly into an even layer on the baking pan. This helps the granola bake more evenly. The edges still get a bit brown so you need to stir a few times and re-press it back into the pan.
- LET IT COOL COMPLETELY. How many times have I said this? Possibly one billion. But keto baked goods continue to crisp up as they cool.
- Once cool, it will be like one big crisp cookie. Use your hands to break it up into the desired size for eating.
- As with any granola, keto-friendly or not, the serving size is smallish. It packs a hefty calorie and fat punch so ⅓ cup is all you need. Especially if you serve it with heavy cream, as I like to do!
- Want to make it dairy-free? Use melted coconut oil or avocado oil in place of the butter.
- Want to lower the carb count even more? Skip the freeze dried berries and just rely on the flavorings.
And hey, who says you have to stick to berry flavors? Now that you know about all the wonderful offerings from One on One, the sky’s the limit. You could even do fried chicken flavored granola. I would think you were weird, but hey, you do you, Boo! I’d still love ya!
More awesome keto granola recipes
- Keto Granola Clusters
- Keto Chocolate Hazelnut Granola
- Paleo Coconut Cacao Granola
- Sugar Free Maple Pecan Granola
- Keto Cinnamon Granola
- Low Carb Pumpkin Spice Granola
Mixed Berry Keto Granola
Ingredients
- ½ cup almonds
- ½ cup pecans
- ½ cup walnuts
- ½ cup flaked coconut
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ⅓ cup Swerve Sweetener
- 6 tablespoon butter melted
- 4 drops blueberry flavoring from One on One Flavors
- 4 drops strawberry flavoring from One on One Flavors
- ½ cup freeze dried berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the nuts, coconut, and seeds to a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some larger pieces. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir in the Swerve and the melted butter. Add the berry flavorings and stir to combine.
- Spread the mixture out on the prepared baking sheet. Top with another piece of parchment or waxed paper and press down firmly to flatten it and to help it stick together. Remove the top parchment.
- Bake 15 minutes, then remove and turn the oven off. Stir the granola, moving the edge parts toward the center and the center parts toward the edges. Top with the parchment again and press down to flatten.
- Let the mixture sit in the warm oven for another 10 to 15 minutes, then remove, stir, and flatten once more. Let cool completely on the pan, then break up with your hands into small pieces.
- Stir in ½ cup of freeze dried berries (you can break them up a bit with your fingers to get better distribution). Serve with your favorite cream or milk, or simply eat by the handful!
Linda says
This hit the spot and was so delicious. I recently purchased a freeze dryer and was able to use our freeze dried raspberries in it. You do amazing work 😃
Faye Dozier says
I am going to try some of your granola recipes and am particularly interested in the berry granola recipe. However, I do not like coconut, not allergic just not a fan. What would you suggest to replace the 1/2 cup volume in the berry granola recipe?
Carolyn says
Just do sliced almonds in the same amount. They have basically the same texture.
Sheila says
What brand of freeze dried berries, specifically blueberries, did you use? Thank you!
Carolyn says
It’s just one from Whole Foods, in their snack aisle. Not sure of the name of the brand.
angela says
I made this but even though i pressed down firmly at each step, it never ended up sticking together and seemed to never dry out. I ended up putting it back in the warm oven for several hours to try to dehydrate but it kept that melted butter wetness which i guess is why it never clumped together. I used the amount called for so i dont know why it didnt work. It tastes great though.
Carolyn says
I am guessing you used a different sweetener… What did you use?
angela says
I used Swerve. Ive made some of your other granola before and don’t remember that happening until this recipe so not sure.
Carolyn says
Well something went wrong, although I can’t identify what in this case. The recipe will crisp up properly.
Michele says
Making it with freeze dried strawberries and bananas today…I love your recipe and have been making double batches for a while. My non-keto coworkers like it too!
katerina @ diethood.com says
This Keto Granola looks absolutely amazing!! I am so excited to try it!
Valentina says
Such a delicious and EASY granola recipe!
Katie says
This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try this with my family.
Michele says
Made this with the OOO flavors you recommended, as well as crushed freeze dried strawberries. Absolutely yummy-snack, topping for yogurt, or cereal, it really is versatile!
Carolyn says
We love it too.
Pamela Johnson says
Does this need to be stored in the refrigerator?
Carolyn says
Nope. No eggs, nothing to go bad at all. It’s best stored in a covered container on the counter.
Erl Svendsen says
Question: do you turn the oven off in step 5, before you return the granola back to the oven in step 6?
Carolyn says
Yes, sorry that wasn’t clear. I’ve fixed it to make it more so.
Erl Svendsen says
Thank you. I left it in with the oven on. I took it out after 5 minutes (a bit of smoke) and it was a little dark. but so delicious not burnt or bitter tasting (but close). I will definitely make this again (and again).
Anne Jenk8ns says
Do I use raw unsalted seeds? I just love your recipes, I follow you so I don’t miss out on any delicious recipes!
Carolyn says
Yes, always raw and unsalted unless otherwise specified.
Mariam says
Carolyn, how does this compare with Olive nations’s products? I’ve seen you endorse them and I just bought some of theirs yesterday.
Melissa says
Can you use dehydrated berries instead of freeze dried?
Carolyn says
Sure thing!
Kathy French says
Oh my gosh Carolyn, why have I not heard of this One on One before?!!!! I checked out their flavors, this is going to be a big game changer.. thank you! I have learned so much from you. I have lost 34 pounds and gotten off one of my diabetic meds.. I have all your cookbooks… I can’t thank you enough.
Carolyn says
It’s totally a game changer! And congrats on all your progress.