This refined sugar free granola recipe makes a great quick snack, it is lightly sweetened with honey so can be offered to littles older than 2 years old. Combine it with plain full fat yogurt and fruit for a nutritious snack at home or on the go!
Once you try making this healthy granola at home, I bet that you will not go back to store-bought granola, which can be full of sugar and additives. This granola stores really well, so it is a great make ahead pantry item to have handy for the busiest days, feel free to double the recipe!
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INGREDIENTS TO MAKE THE BESTH HEALTHY GRANOLA:
This healthy homemade granola is the easiest to make, you only need a few simple ingredients:
- Old fashioned oats: Main ingredient for a healthy whole-grain recipe.
- Nuts and / or seeds: I used crushed pecans and almond slices to make this last batch.
- Coconut oil: helps to combine the ingredients and create a crunchy granola.
- Honey: Adds sweetness in the recipe and serves as a binder for the ingredients.
- Cinnamon: adds a subtle warming sweetness
- Salt: Adds flavor and takes this recipe to a whole new level.
Optional mix-ins:
- Dried fruit – adds some extra sweetness and chewy texture. Add raisins, cranberries, cherries or chopped dried dates or apricot.
- Unsweetened coconut flakes, add halfway through baking for the best results.
- Orange zest – add 1- 2 teaspoons before baking for a lovely orange flavor.
PROCESS AND COOKING TIPS:
- In a bowl, combine the oats, nuts, seeds.
- Add the salt and cinnamon and combine.
- Pour in the oil and honey. Mix well until the dry ingredients are lightly coated.
- Cover a baking tray with parchment paper and spread the granola in an even layer pressing it lightly.
- Bake at 340F (170C) until golden. Stir halfway using a spatula and press down.
- Let the granola cool down then break into small pieces.
- Add in the dried fruits if desired and enjoy!
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
This healthy homemade granola stores beautifully, let it cool down completely and place it in an airtight container (glass preferably) and you can keep it in your pantry or in a cabinet for up to 2 weeks.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS
This recipe is so versatile. Here are some serving suggestions:
- On its own
- With milk or yogurt and fresh fruit
- With your favorite smoothie bowl
Substitutions:
- You can use maple syrup instead of honey for similar result.
- Use seeds such as sunflower seeds, instead of nuts.
Please let me know how this recipe turns out in the comments! I would love to hear from you!
🥣Recipe
Sugar Free Granola
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 cup old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup pecans crushed – if serving to littles
- 3/4 cup almond slices Sliced or crushed – if serving to littles
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/2 cup dried fruit optional – add after granola has cooled down
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the oats, nuts, seeds.
- Add the salt and cinnamon and combine.
- Pour in the oil and honey. Mix well until the dry ingredients are lightly coated.
- Cover a baking tray with parchment paper and spread the granola in an even layer pressing it lightly.
- Bake at 340F (170C) until golden. Stir halfway using a spatula and press down.
- Let the granola cool down then break into small pieces.
- Add in the dried fruits if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition facts are calculated for 1 serving of this recipe and includes the optional dried fruits.
- It is recommended that this healthy homemade granola is only offered to little ones older than 2 years old as it contains honey (=sugar) as per the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics).
- For a nutritious snack, serve with whole plain yogurt and fruit.
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