Here's a highly customizable healthy granola recipe with no added sugar! It is packed with healthy fats and protein and is just perfect for breakfast or snack any time of the day.
1cupnuts and seeds of choice (I like to use ½ cup chopped walnuts and ½ cup sunflower seeds)
3tablespoonsground flaxseeds
2teaspoonscinnamon
¼teaspoonsalt
Wet
¾cupunsweetened applesauce (180g)
⅓cupcreamy peanut butter (83g)
1teaspoonnvanilla extract
2-3tablespoonsmaple syrup, honey, date syrup (optional)
Stir in
½-1cupdried fruit of choice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or baking mat for easy clean up.
In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.
In a medium bowl, stir together all the wet ingredients. Add to the dry ingredients and combine until everything's well coated.
Spread the granola mixture on the prepared baking tray (be sure to press down) and bake for 40-45 minutes. Halfway through, flip the granola pieces, pack it down and place back in the oven.
Remove from the oven, stir in the dried fruit(s) and toss together. Allow for it to cool completely. The granola will continue to crisp up
Notes
If your peanut butter is not drippy, microwave briefly.
This granola is not very sweet so be sure to add dried fruits. If you desire even more sweetness, add 2-3 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey, although it won't be added sugar free. You can also use date syrup for a no added sugar alternative.