Oil-free Healthy Granola
If you can’t resist granola but want to eat healthier, try this recipe. Lower in sugar and with no oil, this Healthy Granola combines all the benefits of oats with the irresistible flavors of homemade granola. Whether it’s for breakfast or as a snack, everyone will love it. Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, low calorie and diet friendly!
Servings: 9 servings
Ingredients
- 200 grams (2 cups) rolled oats
- 50 grams (½ cup) walnuts chopped
- 50 grams (½ cup) hazelnuts or almonds, chopped
- 70 grams (⅓ cup) maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Optional Ingredients
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 50 grams (¼ cup) chocolate chips
- 50 grams (½ cup) selection of seeds pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds
- 100 grams (1 cup) dried fruit such as raisins, cranberries, dried apple
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (325°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats with any other additional ingredients such as chopped nuts and seeds. Give it a quick stir, then pour in maple syrup, vanilla extract and a final pinch of salt. Mix the oil-free granola until everything is well combined and all oats are coated.
- Evenly spread the oat mixture on the lined baking sheet.
- Bake in hot oven for about 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent burning and ensure even toasting. Once it is golden brown, remove from the oven and let cool for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Once it has cooled, mix in any other ingredient such as raisins, cranberries or chocolate chips.
Nutrition
Calories: 179.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.7g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 8.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Sodium: 2.2mg | Potassium: 162.7mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 4.9g | Vitamin A: 2.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1.4mg