Sugar Free Granola
This 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 a plain full fat yogurt and fruit for a nutritious snack.
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Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 730kcal
Equipment
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.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Sugar Free Granola
Amount per Serving
Calories
730
% Daily Value*
Fat
52
g
80
%
Saturated Fat
15
g
94
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
11
g
Monounsaturated Fat
23
g
Sodium
150
mg
7
%
Potassium
594
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
61
g
20
%
Fiber
12
g
50
%
Sugar
23
g
26
%
Protein
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
12
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
165
mg
17
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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