Glacier Peaks Granola Low Fat
Elevate your breakfast game with Glacier Peaks Granola Low Fat, a wholesome and flavorful homemade granola recipe bursting with crunchy textures and natural sweetness. Crafted with heart-healthy rolled oats, puffed rice cereal, and protein-packed almonds and sunflower seeds, this low-fat granola gets its natural sweetness from unsweetened applesauce and a touch of honey, enhanced by a sprinkle of warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla. Dried cranberries or raisins add a chewy burst of fruitiness to every bite. This easy-to-make granola is baked to golden perfection, delivering a light yet satisfying crunch that makes it a versatile choice for a healthy breakfast or snack. Enjoy it atop creamy yogurt, combined with milk as a nutritious cereal, or straight out of the jar for an on-the-go energy boost! Perfect for meal prep, it stores beautifully in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Puffed rice cereal
- 0.5 cup Raw almonds, chopped
- 0.25 cup Raw sunflower seeds
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries or raisins
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, puffed rice cereal, chopped almonds, sunflower seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract. Heat gently and stir until well blended, then remove from the heat.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
Spread the granola mixture evenly across the prepared baking sheet in a thin layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then carefully stir the granola to ensure even cooking. Flatten it back into an even layer.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the granola is golden brown and crisp. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the granola cool completely. It will crisp up further as it cools.
Once cool, stir in the dried cranberries or raisins.
Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy it as a topping for yogurt, a cereal with milk, or a snack on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2105 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.7 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 607 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 336.0 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.2 g | 158% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.2 g | ||
| Protein | 62.7 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 355 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1900 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
