Homemade Low Sugar Granola
This is the best low sugar granola recipe with warm baking spices, toasted coconut, and tart cranberries! It's also gluten-free, dairy-free, naturally sweetened, and super customizable. The way it's written is our favorite way to make this homemade granola, but you can tweak it to fit your tastes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 2 Tablespoons milled flaxseed
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 Tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/3 cup honey or real maple syrup
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- 2
Mix the first six ingredients in large bowl.
- 3
Melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan...: Melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Do not boil. Remove from heat and stir in the honey (or maple), applesauce, and vanilla.
- 4
Pour the liquid mixture over oat mixture; toss...: Pour the liquid mixture over oat mixture; toss to coat evenly. Spread evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- 5
Bake until golden, stirring every 15 minutes, about...: Bake until golden, stirring every 15 minutes, about 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- 6
Remove from the oven and let it cool...: Remove from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes. Toss in the dried cranberries.
- 7
Eat immediately or allow it to cool to...: Eat immediately or allow it to cool to room temperature and transfer it to a lidded container. Store at room temperature for up to 10 days.
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