Sugar-Free Homemade Granola Clusters
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of *Sugar-Free Homemade Granola Clusters*—a naturally sweetened, guilt-free snack that’s perfect for any time of day. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like old-fashioned rolled oats, crunchy almonds and walnuts, chia seeds, and unsweetened shredded coconut, this recipe uses mashed ripe banana and unsweetened applesauce to bind the mixture together without the need for added sugars. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and baked to golden perfection, these granola clusters are irresistibly crisp and incredibly easy to make. They come together in just 40 minutes, making them the ideal make-ahead breakfast or on-the-go snack. Whether you enjoy them with yogurt, fresh fruit, or straight out of the jar, these clusters are a delicious and health-conscious alternative to store-bought granola. Plus, they’re vegan, customizable, and can be stored for up to two weeks—if you don’t devour them first!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Almonds, chopped
- 0.5 cup Walnuts, chopped
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 large Ripe banana, mashed
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, chopped walnuts, shredded coconut, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well until all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
In a separate bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth. Add the unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil, mixing until well combined.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated. The mixture should be slightly sticky and clump together.
Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing down lightly with a spatula to form an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the granola is golden brown and fragrant. To ensure even baking, rotate the pan halfway through the cooking process.
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet. As it cools, it will harden into clusters.
Break the cooled granola into clusters of your desired size. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.0 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.3 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 616 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 197.9 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.2 g | 169% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.7 g | ||
| Protein | 50.3 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 448 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 2221 mg | 47% | |
*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.
