A Note from Uncle Crumbles Himself: “Ah, to take my humble granola and churn it into a velvety ambrosial paste! My minions once feared it. Then they tasted it. Now each batch disappears faster than my patience during a poorly proofed line trial.” – Uncle Crumbles, Patron Saint of Snacking, Whisperer of Whisks
Welcome, autumn-minded kitchen creatives. Today, we embark on a deep and delicious dive into the world of spreadable granola—a simple, homemade, all-natural way to add gentle sweetness, cozy flavor, and whole-grain goodness to foods your family already loves.
This guide will walk you through every choice you’ll make—your oil, your seasonings, your textures—and show you how to craft five distinct, flavorful spreads using each of the five Uncle Crumbles granolas:
- Dark Chocolate Sea Salt granola
- Sugar Cookie granola
- Brainberry granola
- Cinna-Maple Crunch
- Cran-Maple Crunch
What Is Spreadable Granola?
Spreadable granola is simply granola blended with a little oil until it transforms into a creamy, spoonable, toast-ready spread. Think almond butter—but cozier, lighter, naturally sweet, and full of gluten-free, whole-grain oats.
🧰 The Core Technique (Works for Every Flavor)
You only need:
- 2 cups granola (choose your Uncle Crumbles flavor below)
- 1–2 tbsp neutral oil
- Optional: honey, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, salt
1. Blend the granola.
Into a food processor it goes. Blend 3–5 minutes until it looks like wet sand.
2. Add oil slowly.
Drizzle in a tbsp at a time. Blend until creamy—total blending time 8–10 minutes.
3. Adjust the texture.
Too thick? More oil. Too thin? Add a spoon of dry granola.
4. Flavor to taste.
Cinnamon for warmth. Cocoa for drama. Honey for shine.
5. Jar it.
Store at room temp for 2 weeks or refrigerate for longer.
🛢️ Oil Options:
Avocado Oil: silky mouthfeel, nutrient-rich.
Melted Coconut Oil: adds gentle sweetness, rich texture.
🫙 Five Spreadable Granolas Using Each Uncle Crumbles Flavor
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt granola — The Dessert Spread
Turns into something like brownie batter you can spread. Magical? You bet your sweet batter.
Try it with: Cocoa powder or a drizzle of honey.
Use it on: Strawberries, ice cream, graham crackers.
Sugar Cookie granola — The Sweet Classic
Soft vanilla cookie flavor that melts in your mouth.
Try it with: Vanilla extract or maple syrup.
Use it on: Pancakes, waffles, warm apples.
Brainberry granola — The Bright Berry Spread
Blueberry-sweet, tangy, vibrant.
Try it with: Lemon zest or honey.
Use it on: Yogurt bowls, toast, oatmeal.
Cinna-Maple Crunch — The Cozy Autumn Spread
Cinnamon roll meets maple drizzle.
Try it with: Extra cinnamon or nutmeg.
Use it on: Toast, sweet potatoes, pear slices.
Cran-Maple Crunch — Tart & Sweet Spread
Tart cranberry + maple sweetness.
Try it with: Orange zest or maple syrup.
Use it on: Brie cheese, scones, fruit slices.
A Few Inspired Ways to Use Spreadable Granola (Beyond the Usual Toast, of Course)
- Swirl into oatmeal or overnight oats
- Add to smoothies for thickness + sweetness
- Spread on pancakes instead of syrup
- Stir into warm milk for an instant “cookie milk” moment
- Fold into frosting for fall desserts
- Pack in lunchboxes for fruit dipping
- Add a spoonful to fall baking: muffins, cookies, bars
Why Moms Love It
- No refined sugars needed
- Whole grains made kid-friendly
- Takes 10 minutes
- Perfect for meal prep
- A natural way to add sweetness without candy or spreads full of additives
A Final Word from Uncle Crumbles
“In my youth, I dreamed of an oat so powerful it could leap from breakfast bowl to lunchbox to late-night dessert plate without judgment. Spreadable granola is that dream realized. Treat it with care, share it with the worthy, and above all—never skimp on the cinnamon.” – U.C.
