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Blueberry Granola Soda Bread Recipe

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Got granola?  Lose the boring bowl and give your soda bread an easy and delicious makeover with this Blueberry Granola Soda Bread recipe.

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It’s a tradition in my family to make soda bread or spotted dog to serve with our annual St Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage meal.  This year, I decided to stray from the norm and make a Blueberry Granola Soda Bread. 

A loaf of Blueberry Granola Soda Bread on white board

How to make granola soda bread

I’m pretty picky about my granola.  If it’s store bought stuff, it has to be clean with no nasty preservatives and no artificial flavors or colors.  I usually just make my own at home with honey and organic oats and nuts or I make this grain-free paleo granola.  So when I received some samples of Sweet Home Farm granola last week, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it’s made with all natural ingredients, simple sweeteners, and is non-GMO.  Hip hip hooray!!!

I received three different flavors of granola: 

  • Wild Blueberry with Flax
  • Low Fat Granola with Raisins
  • Honey Nut

Photos of 3 boxes of Sweet Farms Granola

When I made my Irish Stout Lamb Stew last week, I knew I had to make a big loaf of soda bread to serve with it.  I had the granola sitting on the kitchen counter, so figured, why not add some granola in there too. 

Oh my goodness, it was the best decision I’ve made in a while.  Not trying to pat myself on the back or anything, but it tasted like a bread that floated down from the heavens.  It was moist, delicious, had just enough sweetness, and was as easy as pie to throw together. 

Blueberry Granola Soda Bread loaf on top of a wooden cutting board

Plus it makes awesome french toast the next day, like this recipe for Cranberry Irish French Toast with Whiskey Butter.  Hands in the air to a little whiskey with your breakfast.  Woop Woop!

Blueberry Granola Soda Bread slices on top of a wooden cutting board

So grab that granola you’ve got sitting in your pantry and use it to make this deliciously different Blueberry Granola Soda Bread recipe!

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Blueberry Granola Soda Bread Recipe
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
Got granola?  Lose the boring bowl and give your soda bread an easy and delicious makeover with this Blueberry Granola Soda Bread recipe.
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 1 loaf
Calories: 3062 kcal
Author: Karrie | Tasty Ever After
Ingredients
  • 2 1/4- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup blueberry granola
  • 1/4 cup demerara sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 whole egg, lightly beaten
  • Optional: serve with Irish Coffee
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F/190C degrees.

  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir in granola and demerara sugar. Mix in butter with a pastry cutter or use fingers until thoroughly combined. Set aside.

  3. Mix together yogurt and egg in a small bowl. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture and stir well. Knead together lightly with hands to form a round loaf. Place loaf on parchment paper or silpat lined cookie sheet. Take a knife and lightly cut an 'X' on the top of loaf. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped on top.

  4. Transfer loaf to wire rack and let cool at least 5 minutes before cutting into slices.

Recipe Notes
  • Quick breads are best eaten the day they are made.  To store leftovers, place bread in a sealed plastic bag and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For longer storage, freeze in a freezer proof bag for up to 3 months.
  • Got leftovers?  Make this Cranberry Irish French Toast
Nutrition Facts
Blueberry Granola Soda Bread Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3062 Calories from Fat 504
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56g 86%
Saturated Fat 27g 135%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 1220mg 51%
Potassium 1358mg 39%
Total Carbohydrates 553g 184%
Dietary Fiber 19g 76%
Sugars 72g
Protein 75g 150%
Vitamin A 24.6%
Vitamin C 1.1%
Calcium 46.1%
Iron 168.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 


Comments

  1. This sounds so good!! I’ve never made any kind of bread that isn’t flat before (unless you count a failed burger bun experiment), so I nervously peeked down at the recipe to see what kinds of fancy equipment I needed but don’t have… I didn’t realize you could make bread on a baking sheet?!? Where have I been?? I smell a weekend activity!

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  4. Karrie, your talk of stew, granola and thick slices of soda bread has me so incredibly hungry right now!! I completely agree with you on being a homemade granola type of gal. Homemade is just usually better than storebought–so when you actually find a storebought one that’s delicious and has good ingredients, it’s like winning the jackpot. The Honey Nut flavor sounds delish! Too bad the hubby doesn’t like coconut… I LIVE for that stuff! Haha. Meanwhile, let me go ahead and just pat you on the back for coming up with such a delicious idea! Pinned already, of course. P.S. I need some of your french toast, like now! Have a great weekend, Karrie.

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    • I never, ever, ever eat store bought and this granola was awesome! I was very impressed. If you like coconut, you’ll love the honey nut. I’ve been eating it every night for dessert

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  5. Looks great, Karrie! And you’re right…those milk carton containers are so cute! Gimme some bread, butter and wine and I’m pretty much set, but I bet this would be awesome with your lamb stew and using the bread to soak up all that flavour. Love this (and a great way to use granola- who would have thought?!)

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  7. Well hello deliciousness! I looooove granola, but always make my own because like you, I’m weary of the store bought kind. But, I’ll have to check out Sweet Home Farms, because I know you have stellar taste, Karrie! That honey nut sounds fab. One of my favorite flavor combos! Now onto this bread, Ummmm amazing! LOVE that you added blueberry granola to irish soda bread, chicka! So clever! And I’ll bet it tastes delicious! I could totally eat this plain as a meal, but turning it into french toast with whiskey sounds even better!! Score! Pinned! Cheers, lovely! Xo

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    • Of course I have stellar taste because I have you as a BBF. lol! The honey nut is fab and I’m thinking of making this bread again with it in place of the blueberry granola.

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  8. Those cartons ARE cute. It’s a great idea to add granola to jazz up regular soda bread. I love all the blueberries in it! I’m going to need some with my St. Patrick’s corned beef and cabbage dinner this year! Have fun celebrating St. Patricks Day!

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  10. Karrie OMG I am so making this right now!! It’s calling my name–love soda bread, and the granola addition is simply genius! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. I’ve never made soda bread with or without granola, but with sure seems like a fantastic idea! I love the way those blueberries look in there with that color! Homemade granola is always a good choice, but if you can have someone make a healthy weird stuff – free version that comes in a cute milk container, why wouldn’t you? I bet that honey nut version would be awesome in bread too!

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  12. Wow, how beautiful is your bread, like very much the crust and I can see from the pictures that it’s delicious. I made soda bread before, and next time I would like to try your recipe. I don’t know if I will find Granola here but I know how to make it at home, so nothing can stop me now. Thank you Karrie, for another great recipe

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  13. I’m a granola addict and I’m with you, only homemade will do usually. But you’ve piqued my curiosity and I’ll have to check out this brand. And will definitely have to make this amazing soda bread – what a fun, festive twist on the regular St. Patrick’s Day classic

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  18. Your soda bread looks SO good, Karrie! Loving the granola and blueberry twist. I need to try that granola brand out too because I hate how store-bought granola always has so many fake ingredients too!

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