Low Fat Homemade Granola Clusters
Elevate your snack game with this irresistible recipe for Low Fat Homemade Granola Clusters, the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and delightful crunch. Made with rolled oats, crisp rice cereal, and sliced almonds, these golden-baked clusters are lightly sweetened with honey and bound together with nutrient-rich unsweetened applesauce. A hint of cinnamon and vanilla adds warmth and depth, while dried cranberries provide pops of fruity sweetness in every bite. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a quick 25-minute bake, this healthy granola recipe is easy, satisfying, and ideal for snacking, topping yogurt, or fueling your day. Plus, it’s low fat, refined sugar-free, and wonderfully customizable. Say goodbye to store-bought options and hello to crunchy, homemade perfection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup crisp rice cereal
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, crisp rice cereal, and sliced almonds. Stir well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a small bowl, mix together the unsweetened applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry mixture and stir thoroughly until the oats and rice cereal are well coated.
Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing down lightly to create a flat layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven to gently stir the granola.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the granola is golden brown and fragrant.
Remove from the oven and let the granola cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes to let it harden into clusters.
Once cooled, break the granola into clusters and mix in the dried cranberries.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.4 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 73 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 158 mg | 3% | |
*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.
