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.
- Suitable for diets:
- Heart-Healthy
- High-Fiber
- High-Protein
Why Diabetes Friendly?
- Low Glycemic Ingredients: Rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and flax are all low-glycemic index foods that help maintain stable blood sugar levels.
- High in Fiber: The combination of oats, nuts, seeds, and flax provides a good amount of dietary fiber, which helps in slowing down the absorption of sugar.
- Healthy Fats: The inclusion of nuts and olive oil offers healthy fats that can assist in managing blood sugar levels by reducing the glycemic response of the meal.
- Natural Sweeteners: Honey and applesauce are used in moderation, providing a natural sweetness with less impact on blood sugar compared to refined sugars.
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Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Dry:
- rolled oats (regular, not instant) 2.5 cups
- almonds (or any combination of nuts) 1.5 cups
- sunflower seeds (raw ) ½ cup
- pumpkin seeds ¼ cup
- sesame seeds (raw ) ½ cup
- flaxseed (ground ) 2 tbsp
- cinnamon (ground ) 1 tsp
- nutmeg (ground ) Pinch
- salt 1/4 tsp
Wet:
- olive oil 1 tbsp
- applesauce (unsweetened ) 2 tbsp
- almond butter 2 tbsp
- brown sugar 1 tbsp
- honey 1 tbsp
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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.
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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.
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FAQ
- Can I use instant oats instead of rolled oats?
It's not recommended, as instant oats may lead to a mushier texture and won’t provide the same crunchy result. - What can I use instead of almond butter?
You can substitute with any nut butter, like peanut or cashew butter. For a nut-free version, sunflower seed butter works well. - Is this recipe gluten-free?
Ensure that the oats are certified gluten-free if you're preparing for someone with gluten intolerance or celiac disease. - How can I make this vegan?
Replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar to make the granola vegan-friendly.
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Nutrition
Per serving
Calories: 149.5kcal
Carbohydrates: 11.9g
Fiber: 3.1g
Sugar: 2.1g
Fat: 10.1g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0.002g
Protein: 4.9g
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.
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