Granola for the Skinny

Elevate your breakfast game with "Granola for the Skinny," a wholesome, lightly sweetened recipe designed for health-conscious eaters. Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like old-fashioned rolled oats, raw almonds, ground flaxseed, and unsweetened shredded coconut, this homemade granola is naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and unsweetened applesauce, making it a low-sugar alternative to store-bought varieties. Delicately spiced with cinnamon and rounded out with chewy dried cranberries, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between flavor and nutrition. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's baked to golden perfection for a crisp, satisfying texture. Whether enjoyed with yogurt, almond milk, or straight out of the jar, this versatile granola makes a perfect breakfast or snack that's both light and energizing.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.5 cup raw almonds
• 0.25 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 0.25 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries (or your preferred dried fruit)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, ground flaxseed, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.

Step 3

In a smaller bowl, whisk together the applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly, ensuring that all the dry ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Spread the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the granola is golden brown and crisp.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet. It will crisp up further as it cools.

Step 8

Once cooled, stir in the dried cranberries or your preferred dried fruit.

Step 9

Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	541.9 grams (541.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1835

Total Fat 86.60g	111%
Saturated Fat 19.40g	97%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 613mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 242.30g	88%
Dietary Fiber 43.40g	155%
Total Sugars 97.20g
Protein 47.20g	94%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 391mg	30%
Iron 13mg	72%
Potassium 1817mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.2%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 50.0%