Baked Homemade Granola
This healthy homemade granola is a fibre-rich, diabetes-friendly option, packed with low-glycemic ingredients like rolled oats, nuts, and seeds to help maintain stable blood sugar levels. Naturally sweetened with honey and applesauce, it's a delicious way to start your day or enjoy as a snack.
Servings: 21
Calories: 149.5kcal
Ingredients
Dry:
- 2.5 cups rolled oats regular, not instant
- 1.5 cups almonds or any combination of nuts
- ½ cup sunflower seeds raw
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup sesame seeds raw
- 2 tbsp flaxseed ground
- 1 tsp cinnamon ground
- Pinch nutmeg ground
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp applesauce unsweetened
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300F. In a medium saucepan, mix the wet ingredients and simmer on low for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently until mixed.1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp applesauce, 2 tbsp almond butter, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp honey
- In a very large mixing bowl, mix together the dry ingredients.2.5 cups rolled oats, 1.5 cups almonds, ½ cup sunflower seeds, ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, ½ cup sesame seeds, 2 tbsp flaxseed, 1 tsp cinnamon, Pinch nutmeg, 1/4 tsp salt
- Add the wet mixture (while still warm) over top the dry mixture and stir well (it will be very thick). Mix until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Spread onto a pan lined with parchment paper and bake in the oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even baking.
- Allow to cool for 20-25 minutes before serving. The granola will stiffen up as it cools.
Cooking Tips
- Customization: Feel free to swap out the nuts and seeds based on preference or dietary restrictions. For a nut-free version, use more seeds or add puffed rice.
- Crunchy Granola: For a crunchier granola, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, but be careful not to burn it.
- Storage: Store the cooled granola in an airtight container to maintain its crispness. It can last for up to two weeks.
- Serving Suggestions: Enjoy with yogurt, as a topping for smoothie bowls, or simply as a snack.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Baked Homemade Granola
Serving Size
0.25 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
149.5
% Daily Value*
Fat
10.1
g
16
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.002
g
Sodium
29.6
mg
1
%
Potassium
154.5
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
11.9
g
4
%
Fiber
3.1
g
13
%
Sugar
2.1
g
2
%
Protein
4.9
g
10
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
72
mg
7
%
Iron
1.6
mg
9
%
Magnesium
68.6
mg
17
%
Zinc
1.2
mg
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.