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No Added Sugar Granola Recipe

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This No Added Sugar Granola recipe offers a nutritious and naturally sweetened breakfast or snack option, made with rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and sweetened with unsweetened applesauce and a touch of natural syrups if desired. Baked to a perfect crisp, it includes a blend of cinnamon and vanilla for warmth, and dried fruits for added texture and flavor. Ideal for a wholesome start to your day or healthy snacking.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats (300g)
  • 1 cup nuts and seeds of choice (e.g., 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and 1/2 cup sunflower seeds)
  • 3 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (180g)
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter (83g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or date syrup (optional)

Add-ins

  • 1/2-1 cup dried fruit of choice

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Tray: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper or a baking mat to ensure easy clean-up.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, nuts and seeds, ground flaxseeds, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices and salt.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, stir together the unsweetened applesauce, creamy peanut butter, vanilla extract, and optional maple syrup, honey, or date syrup until smooth and well blended.
  4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until all the dry ingredients are well coated and the mixture is combined.
  5. Spread and Bake: Spread the granola mixture evenly on the prepared baking tray, pressing it down firmly to help it clump. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. Halfway through baking, flip the granola pieces, press them down again, and return to the oven to ensure even baking.
  6. Add Dried Fruit and Cool: Once baked, remove the granola from the oven and stir in the dried fruit. Toss well to combine. Allow the granola to cool completely on the tray; it will continue to crisp up as it cools.

Notes

  • Pressing the granola mixture firmly before and during baking helps form clusters.
  • Adjust the amount and type of nuts, seeds, or dried fruit to your preference.
  • Maple syrup or other natural syrups are optional and can be omitted for a completely no-added-sugar granola.
  • Store cooled granola in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
  • Use gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.

Find it online: https://cookedbysarah.com/no-added-sugar-granola-recipe/