Granola – Easy, Sugar-free and a great breakfast idea
Most often granola from the shelves is packed with added sugar (even the organic options in the natural foods section!) and while it does taste delicious it’s not the healthiest option.
The solution? This healthy and easy sugar-free granola recipe that’s homemade!
Never heard of sugar free granola? This recipe is just as sweet!
Typically store-bought granola is sweetened with white sugar, brown sugar, cane syrup, brown rice syrup, molasses, glucose syrup, etc. While some of these options are more natural or unrefined, others are refined and can spike blood sugar levels, even to dangerous levels if enough is consumed.
A great, healthy, and natural sugar substitute/alternative to these sweeteners, is Splenda Stevia which is made from the stevia plant. This particular stevia product is sourced from a certain part of the leaf that is sweeter and cleaner-tasting, leaving no bitter aftertaste.
Super easy ingredients that I bet you have in your pantry
To make this delicious, crunchy, nutty, and flavourful granola you need only 10 ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your pantry! The ingredients are all whole-food, natural, and each have their own nutritional benefits.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Rolled oats (Quick or Rolled)
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- Slivered almonds
- Raw walnut pieces
- Cinnamon
- Whole flaxseed
- Almond butter
- Splenda stevia
- Pure vanilla extract (or use pure almond extract for an extra nutty flavor!)
- Dried cranberries or raisins
Keep in mind that a serving size is just 1/3 of a cup!
There are many ways to eat granola, here is a few ideas…
This delicious homemade granola can be enjoyed in a lot of ways. I think one of the best ways to eat this granola is in a bowl with fresh berries (which are naturally low in sugar), coconut yogurt, and fresh mint!
You can also have this granola with your favorite non-dairy or regular milk, or even sprinkled over top a nice serving of greek vanilla yogurt. No matter how you want to eat your granola, I don’t think that there is a wrong way to go with this!
Do you make your own granola?
Do you make your own homemade granola? How do you add sweetness to the mix? Have an idea for an alteration? I’d love to read about in the comments!
Easy Sugar-Free Homemade Granola
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed
- 5 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup walnut pieces
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 2-3 tablespoons SPLENDA® Stevia
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries optional*
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium sized bowl combine flaxseeds with water, mix and set aside to thicken (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl combine rolled oats, coconut flakes, almonds, walnuts, cinnamon, and salt.
- After a few minutes, stir the flaxseeds and water and to the same bowl add in the almond butter, stevia, and vanilla or almond extract.
- Mix until completely smooth then pour the wet mixture into the large bowl with the dry ingredients.
- Mix until everything is well coated and combined.
- Spread the granola mixture evenly on the baking pan and place in the oven.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove granola from the oven and give it a stir.
- Before returning to the oven, press granola down using an oven mitt as this will help create a more chunky granola consistency.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Remove granola from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes, then sprinkle on dried cranberries (if using), give everything a loose stir or break up into chunks, and serve or store for later!
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