I’m pretty sure we all know that I love granola. And one of my favourite recipes from last year was my granola clusters. I know the marzipan cups recipe from last week was loosely based on those, but I wanted to make something else using granola. This recipe is great because it can be either a snack or a breakfast bar. I wanted to make this granola slices recipe as I liked the idea of this being fresh and fruity. And strawberries are coming in season so it tied in well.
When making this recipe, I wanted to make it as healthy as possible. Obviously, granola isn’t usually the healthiest of options and I didn’t want to add to that too much. The jammy layer is reduced sugar to cut back on that, while the base is refined sugar free.
I’ve left the option open to use homemade or store bought granola, so I’ll leave a few of my granola recipes down below.
Seasonal Ingredients
I know I said that I’d try to keep Strictly Seasonal going throughout Recipe A Day May. You’ll probably notice that this recipe only contains one fresh ingredient so it’s not challenging to figure out the seasonal part of this recipe, but yay, strawberries are in season and the punnet I used for this recipe were some of the nicest I’ve had in a very long time.
The fact that strawberries are in season does help reduce the sugar content in this recipe as it means they’re naturally sweeter right now.
Strawberry Granola Slices Recipe
This recipe is gluten free (optional), dairy free, soy free and vegan. It can also be nut free depending on your granola choice.
Recipe Suggestion: Nutty Granola
Strawberry Granola Slices Recipe
An easy no bake summer snack or breakfast recipe using seasonal strawberries.
Ingredients
Jam
- 200 g strawberries sliced
- 50 g caster sugar
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- ¼ cup water
Base
- 1 cup granola
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- Plus an extra ¼ cup granola for the top
Instructions
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First we’re going to make the base then make the jam while we’re waiting for the base to set. Add the cup of granola and the maple syrup to the food processor and lightly pulse a few times. Be careful not to process too much so that the granola becomes a floury consistency. The granola should still have regular granola texture, just not clusters.
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Spread the granola mix evenly across the base of a tin and press down to combine and make it stick together. Once pressed together it should be tightly packed so that the granola isn’t crumbling. Place in the fridge and allow to set for an hour.
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Time to start the jam – add the sliced strawberries, sugar and water to a saucepan. Bring to the boil on a medium heat, uncovered. Then simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries have broken down into a jammy texture.
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Stir in the chia seeds then set aside for the jam to set. The jam should be almost set by the time
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the base is set. Spread an even layer ever the base at that point, then return to the fridge for a further 30-40 minutes for the jam to fully cool and set. Sprinkle the additional ¼ cup of granola over the top before serving.
Serve and enjoy!
How would you guys eat these, a snack or breakfast? Personally, my favourite way is to have them with yoghurt for breakfast.
Until tomorrow,
Sophie
I am obsessed with both granola and strawberries atm so this recipe is a dream. Would love to try it!
Evie x | http://www.eviejayne.co.uk
These look amazing! I love granola and often have some with an Alpro yogurt for a snack so this would be a nice little difference!
Jenny
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This looks so yummy!
Mariya | https://www.brunetteondemand.com/
Oh these look so GOOD! I bet they are great with yogurt, too! Totally adding this to make, soon!
tonyalee @ http://vivaciousbibliophile.com/
I absolutely love strawberries and anything containing strawberries. Your Strawberry Graola recipe sounds like heaven. Can’t wait to try it.
This looks so good! I love Granola bars and slices x
this looks amazing! i’m not much of a granola eater but it’s definitely something i could see myself adding to my diet. I love that strawberries are coming into season as they are my favorite fruit. great post sophie! x
mich / simplymich.com
Anything that has strawberry in the title I wil always love! I love things like this as it’s such a healthy but still a really yummy snack, great recipe! X
These look delicious! I’ve never seen anything like these before so I’ll have to try them out sometime. Thanks for the recipe!
This would be an amazing breakfast! I love granola as well, and maybe eat it too often haha, but I feel like you can have granola with so many things!
Chloe xx
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This looks so tasty! Such a healthier alternative to chocolate too! I would love to try and make these. Thank you sharing! ❤️Xxx
These look so tasty! I love the idea of eating these as a breakfast bar and serving with yoghurt. What a colourful way to start the day! xxx
Oh my goodness yes please, these look and sound absolutely delicious!
Is it bad that I don’t think I’ve ever made my own strawberry jam – like ever?! I feel like this would be be perfect for breakfast or even just a quick snack in the day- especially with some yogurt! It looks so so amazing, and yess to strawberries being in season – between this recipe and your cherry chia crunch pot one, I’m not sure which one I’ll make first!
Sahara
This sounds and looks delicious!
Gorgeous photos. What a perfect breakfast recipe.
Thank you for sharing.
Alyssa
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