Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe
A healthy and filling simple granola recipe. One of the best ways to start your day with a sweet breakfast treat
Crunchy, homemade, and sugar-free – this granola recipe is the ideal kick-start to your day. Not only is it a delicious and satisfying breakfast option, but it's also a wholesome, high-protein, and energy-packed choice to fuel your day.
Granola is an excellent breakfast cereal for those seeking a heart-healthy, protein-rich, and fiber-packed start to the day. It's a popular choice for outdoor enthusiasts due to its lightweight nature and long shelf life, providing slow-burn energy needed for activities like hiking and climbing. However, store-bought granola often comes with a hefty price tag and unwanted sugars.
Enter our homemade sugar-free granola recipe – a cost-effective, nutritious, and healthy alternative. By making it in bulk, you not only save money but also ensure a ready supply for weeks, even months, by freezing it. The recipe avoids the pitfalls of store-bought options, focusing on natural sweetness and nutritional benefits.
For the perfect granola texture, we use big, traditional jumbo rolled oats, creating thick, tasty, heart-healthy clusters. Pecans and walnuts add protein and a satisfying crunch, while cinnamon and nutmeg contribute warm winter spice. A dash of salt enhances flavours, and pumpkin and sesame seeds provide both texture and nutritional benefits.
Olive oil adds crunch to the granola while keeping it low in saturated fats. For sweetness without refined sugar, honey and dried stevia leaf are key ingredients. Stevia, a natural sweetener, adds a fresh sweetness without the artificial taste of processed sweeteners.
A touch of vanilla extract brings all the flavours together, creating a delightful mixture. Even spreading on a high-sided baking tray ensures uniform toasting, and stirring during baking guarantees a crispy texture. For those who prefer clusters, pressing down on sections before baking yields crunchy clumps.
Once baked to a golden brown, allow the granola to cool completely to achieve optimal crispiness. For a muesli-style granola, leave it as is; for clusters, press down before baking and break apart after cooling. Customize your granola by adding organic dried fruits like raisins and cranberries, enhancing the overall flavour profile.
In summary, this homemade sugar-free granola offers a delightful combination of flavor, texture, and nutrition. Cost-effective, easily customizable, and free from unwanted sugars, it's a perfect choice for a healthy and satisfying start to your day.
Healthy Homemade Sugar Free Granola Recipe
Recipe Category: Breakfast
Recipe Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 310
Rating: 5 from 9 votes
INGREDIENTS
- 300g Rolled Oats
- 40g Pecans
- 20g Walnut
- 20g Pumpkin Seeds
- 20g Sesame Seeds
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil (or Coconut Oil)
- 4 Tablespoons Honey
- 2 Teaspoons Dried Stevia Leaf
- 60g Raisins
- 40g Dried Cranberries
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
RECIPE METHOD
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit), line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper
- Break up the nuts as much as you like, and then, in a large mixing bowl, combine them with the oats, seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt
- Add the oil, honey, dried stevia leaf and vanilla extract and stir until everything is coated
- Pour onto the lined baking tray and spread evenly with a wooden spoon
- Bake for 10 minutes, then stir the entire mixture as well as possible, spreading evenly again
- Press down sections of the mixture with the wooden spoon if you want to have granola clusters in the mix
- Bake for a further 10-15 minutes, until it's golden
- Cool for 1 hour, then sprinkle in the dried fruit, and break into pieces, storing in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
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