Low Fat Homemade Granola with Dried Fruits
Elevate your breakfast game with this Low Fat Homemade Granola with Dried Fruits—an irresistible blend of wholesome rolled oats, crunchy sliced almonds, and nutrient-packed sunflower seeds, all lightly sweetened with honey and applesauce for a guilt-free start to your day. This easy-to-make granola is baked to golden perfection with a hint of cinnamon and finished with bursts of flavor from dried cranberries, apricots, and raisins. Packed with fiber, protein, and natural sweetness, it's perfect for meal prepping or as a satisfying snack. Whether sprinkled over yogurt, paired with milk, or enjoyed straight from the jar, this recipe delivers healthy deliciousness with every bite. Ready in under an hour, it’s a simple, nutritious way to fuel your mornings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Sliced almonds
- 0.5 cup Raw sunflower seeds
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Dried apricots, chopped
- 0.5 cup Raisins
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, sliced almonds, raw sunflower seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
In another small bowl, whisk together the honey, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until all the oat mixture is well coated with the honey-applesauce blend.
Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing it down lightly with the back of a spoon to form an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir gently, and then bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the granola is golden brown and crisp.
Once baked, remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. As it cools, it will become crispier.
Once cooled, transfer the granola to a large bowl and stir in the dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, and raisins.
Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3076 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.6 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1244 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 437.6 g | 159% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.3 g | 248% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.7 g | ||
| Protein | 89.0 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 715 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 23.5 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 4101 mg | 87% | |
*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.
