Low Sugar Granola
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Low Sugar Granola
Description
This granola recipe combines rolled oats, a variety of nuts including almonds, walnuts, and cashews, as well as seeds and desiccated coconut. Dried fruit adds chewiness while cinnamon and orange extract contribute warm aromatic notes. The mixture is bound with melted coconut oil and a small amount of liquid sweetener, keeping overall sugar content low.
The granola is spread on a baking tray and baked at 180°C (350°F) with occasional stirring to ensure even toasting and to prevent burning. Baking develops crunch and deepens the flavors of nuts and spices. The finished granola stores well for up to two months in an airtight container.
This granola is versatile for breakfast with milk or yogurt and can be made nut-free by increasing oats and seeds. Various spices or sweeteners can be substituted to suit preferences. Careful attention to stirring and timing prevents overbaking.
Ingredients
- 200 g oats
- 100 g almonds
- 50 g walnuts broken
- 50 g cashews
- 75 g dried fruit
- 50 g desiccated coconut
- 50 g seeds
- 2 tablespoon liquid sweetener
- 1 tablespoon orange extract
- 4 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C(fan)/350°F/Gas 4.
- Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix well to combine everything.
- Spread over a large baking tray.
- Put into the oven for 25 minutes. Shake twice during cooking.
- Allow to cool and then transfer to an air tight container.
Notes
- Keep a close watch when baking to avoid burning; stir the granola every 10 minutes.
- You can substitute coconut oil with olive oil if preferred.
- Other spices such as ginger or nutmeg can be added for different flavors.
- To make nut-free granola, increase oats and seeds instead of nuts.
- Granola stores well in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- You can replace the liquid sweetener with honey or maple syrup.
- Adding melted nut butter enhances the texture and flavor while keeping it sugar free.
- For gluten-free granola, use certified gluten-free oats.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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