Low Fat Homemade Honey Granola
Start your day with a healthy crunch! This Low Fat Homemade Honey Granola is a guilt-free treat that perfectly balances wholesome ingredients with irresistible flavor. Made with rolled oats, a touch of honey, and natural sweetness from unsweetened applesauce, this granola is baked to golden perfection with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. Packed with nutritious additions like sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds, and chewy dried cranberries, it offers a delightful mix of textures and nutrients. This easy, 40-minute recipe is a healthier spin on traditional granola, boasting significantly less fat without sacrificing flavor. Serve it over yogurt, sprinkle it on smoothie bowls, or snack on it straight from the jar—your mornings just got a delicious upgrade!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
- 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 mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the wet mixture over the oat mixture and stir until all the oats are evenly coated.
Add the sliced almonds and pumpkin seeds to the granola mixture and mix until evenly distributed.
Spread the granola mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even baking and prevent burning, until the granola is golden brown and crisp.
Remove the granola 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 two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 68.6 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1222 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 299.2 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.7 g | 160% | |
| Total Sugars | 110.8 g | ||
| Protein | 66.0 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 2025 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.
