Healthy Granola (Oil-free!)
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4.9
Healthy Granola (Oil-free!)
Description
Healthy Granola (Oil-free!) uses rolled oats, unsweetened shredded coconut, and pecans as the base ingredients, sweetened with maple syrup and flavored with ground cinnamon and salt. Baked on a parchment-lined sheet, the mixture cooks evenly to a lightly golden crispness, stirring midway to ensure crunch throughout without burning.
The finished granola offers a satisfying texture contrast from crunchy toasted coconut and pecans combined with the natural chewiness of oats. The warm spice note from cinnamon complements the maple syrup's sweetness. Toasting enhances the nutty flavor while maintaining an oil-free profile.
This granola is convenient for breakfast or snacks, enjoyed plain, with milk, or spooned over yogurt. It stores well in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated to maintain freshness for up to a month. Adding dried fruit after baking can introduce extra flavor and chewiness.
It yields approximately six cups, making it practical for batch preparation and versatile usage. Careful baking timing is important to avoid burning. Cooling the granola fully before storage preserves its texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats 242 grams; gluten-free, if needed, old-fashioned
- 1 cup coconut 105 grams; unsweetened, shredded
- 1 cup pecans (119 grams; or walnuts or pepitas)
- 3/4 cup maple syrup (255 grams)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (10 grams; or pumpkin pie spice)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 grams, fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, coconut, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined baking sheet and spread it out for even baking. Bake at 350ºF until lightly golden, about 20 minutes. Stir the granola, so it will crisp evenly, then return to the oven for 5 to 8 more minutes, until it's slightly more golden. Don't bake more than 30 minutes, or it may start to burn.
- Allow the granola to cool on the pan completely before removing it. If you'd like to add any dried fruit, now is the time to stir it in. Use your hands to break the granola into smaller pieces and store it in an airtight container until ready to eat.
- Granola can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the fridge for up to a month. Serve with your favorite milk or yogurt, or on its own for a crunchy snack.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 6 cups of granola, suitable for multiple servings.
- Nutrition estimates are approximate per half-cup serving volume.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week at room temperature or up to a month in the refrigerator.
- Add dried fruit after baking once the granola has cooled.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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