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Easy Homemade Granola (Added Sugar Free)

This healthy granola recipe uses applesauce for sweetness and bakes at a lower temperature to lower the risk of burning around the edges. Plus, find an option to make it without added sugar id desired.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 24 (Makes about 6 cups)
Calories 117kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped seeds or nuts (such as hemp seeds, chopped cashews, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, or chopped walnuts)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 1/3 cup neutral oil (like canola or coconut; if using coconut, melt it first)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 cup dried fruit (such as raisins, dried cherries, or other diced dried fruit, optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • If using cashews or walnuts, chop in a blender or food processor.
  • Stir all ingredients together, except the dried fruit if using, well in a medium bowl. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until lightly golden brown. (You can stir halfway through if you're around but it's optional!)
  • Remove from oven and let cool fully on the pan.
  • Stir in dried fruit if using.

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Notes

  • Store in airtight containers for up to 1 month or store in freezer containers or zip top freezer bags for up to 3 months in the freezer.
  • Use unsweetened, smooth applesauce.
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking and for easy clean up.
  • Use sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts to avoid choking hazards for kids.
  • Chop any larger pieces of dried fruit to make sure it's easy for the kids to eat.
  • Grind the cooled granola in a food processor to make granola "sprinkle" for little kids.
  • Serve over yogurt or cottage cheese, or anyway you like it.
  • Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
  • Nut-free: Use sunflower seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg