Healthy Oil-Free Granola
This homemade oil-free granola is easy to make and perfect for a healthy breakfast. Serve it in a bowl with your favorite plant-based milk and a handful of fresh fruit, or use it as topping on oatmeal, yogurt, or just as a simple snack on its own. It’s naturally sweetened, crispy, and full of crunchy clusters.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almonds - chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts - chopped
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup date syrup - (see note 1)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce - (see note 2)
- 1/2 cup dried fruits - raisins, goji berries, cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F (160C).
- Add the rolled oats, chopped nuts, sunflower seeds into a large bowl and mix well. Then add the date syrup and unsweetened apple sauce and mix everything until combined.
- Distribute the granola in a flat layer on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
- Bake the granola for 15 minutes, then stir and bake for another 15-20 minutes until it starts to turn slightly golden brown. Keep an eye on it for the last 8-10 minutes; you don’t want it to burn.
- Remove it from the oven. Add the dry fruits, and let it cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.
- Enjoy in a bowl with some plant-based milk, fresh or frozen fruit, and a drizzle of almond butter.
Notes
Note 1: If you can’t easily find date syrup, you can use the same amount of maple syrup instead.
Note 2: You can use one small mashed banana for a sweeter taste.
How to store oil-free granola: Once your homemade healthy granola is completely cooled down, you can simply store it in an airtight container for up to 2-3 weeks. I love using these Weck mason jars!
*Each serving is about 1/2 a cup of granola. Nutrition information is a rough estimate per serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Sugar: 5g