Some people like their granola extra, extra, extra sweet.
I am not one of those people. I much prefer adding some fresh fruit to a not-so-sweet granola…for a perfectly healthy and balanced (and filling) breakfast!
Or afternoon snack.
Charlie devoured his bowl of granola topped with strawberries. Even asked for a second bowl.
And asked for it again the next afternoon…before we got back into the house from the bus stop!
Float it in some milk.
Sprinkle it on top of yogurt. Or make a parfait.
Or top with some fresh fruit.
Whatever. floats. your. granola. boat!
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(And I’ll be sharing another yummy granola recipe later in the week!)
Homemade Sugar-Free Granola
Ingredients
- 3 cups quick cooking oats
- 3 cups traditional oats
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup applesauce
- 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the 2 kinds of oats with the cinnamon. Stir in the maple syrup, applesauce and melted butter. Mix well.
- Spread the granola onto the lined baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Check the granola after 20 minutes and turn around the edges of they become too dark. (They shouldn't when cooking on the parchment or silicone mat.)
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container, or in a plastic freezer baggie in the freezer.
- Enjoy homemade granola with milk and fresh fruit, yogurt and berries, or mixed into a pantry trail mix.
Carissa says
This sounds DELICIOUS! I am making it next week, for sure.
Jeni says
Will this turn out ok if you just have quick cooking oats? I have everything but the Old Fashioned oats on hand. I really want to make this…thanks!
Chrissy says
I’m sure it will be fine. I have to make this for a class project. 🙂
Marishannon says
I have the opposite problem as Jenny – I only have old fashioned. Could I just use that or should I whirl half of that in the blender quickly?
joanna says
THANK YOU. Yes, this is a sugar-free recipe, but it’s also a NUT FREE recipe, and that’s really hard to find. With a nut-allergic husband, I’ve deprived myself of granola in the house for a long time. I’ll have to try this!
Beth says
It’s really a no sugar added recipe. You can’t call it sugar-free when you add maple syrup.
Alicia says
I agree, if you add Maple sugar or honey to something you can call it sugar free. As a diabetic it’s all sugar
Alicia says
I agree, if you add Maple sugar or honey to something you can call it sugar free. As a diabetic it’s all sugar. More recipes are needed for folks to no use fake sugar as well as real sugar. So hard to find
Claire says
Question: How long will this keep in an air-tight container? 1 week? 2 weeks? More?
Beth & Alicia: we use sugar-free syrup (Carey’s…I get it in the baking section at Kroger), and it tastes great. I bet that would work wonderfully in this recipe. You can find it on sale every once in a while and since we’ve started purchasing it, Kroger has sent us coupons with our quarterly customer bonus.
Joanna, we have purchased Bear Naked granola before, and they have a nut-free variety.
Angela says
This recipe is great! I used Stevia to sweeten mine and coconut oil instead of butter to make it healthier. The applesauce is amazing in this.
Marilyn aka G-Ma says
I would love to be able to see this recipe but the comment box is covering it.
Jackie says
I’d lover to find our how to make a vanilla flavored one…not fond of maple.
Jackie says
I’d love to find our how to make a vanilla flavored one…not fond of maple.
Cathy says
I was looking for Slow cooker beans & rice and also found your Homemade Ranch Mix & Your Homemade Taco Seasoning (I’ve been looking for them for a while!)
Then under the Homemade Granola, I found the Pantry Trail Mix and a solution for hunger while getting my shower! Brilliant! I really enjoyed your website! Now, I had better “get cooking!
Ann Nell says
Could I use local harvested honey instead of syrup ?
Jenn K says
Sure, of course!