Low Fat Homemade Crunchy Granola
Start your day off right with this irresistible Low Fat Homemade Crunchy Granola! Bursting with wholesome ingredients like old-fashioned rolled oats, sliced almonds, and pumpkin seeds, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of crunch, natural sweetness, and warm cinnamon flavor. What sets this granola apart is the use of unsweetened applesauce, which keeps it low in fat while still creating those deliciously crisp clusters you crave. A touch of honey and pure vanilla extract elevate the flavor, while dried cranberries add a pop of tartness in every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, this granola is ideal for meal prep—enjoy it over yogurt, with milk, or as a satisfying snack on its own. High in nutrition and bursting with flavor, this easy-to-make granola will quickly become a pantry staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, sliced almonds, and pumpkin seeds.
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the unsweetened applesauce and honey until they are smooth and combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the applesauce mixture over the oat mixture and add the ground cinnamon and sea salt. Stir well until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even toasting. Watch closely in the last few minutes to prevent burning.
Once the granola is golden brown and crunchy, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet.
Once cooled, stir in the dried cranberries.
Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2067 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.2 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 622 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 304.8 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.8 g | 153% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.8 g | ||
| Protein | 58.2 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 393 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2044 mg | 43% | |
*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.
