Description
The best Healthy Oil-Free Granola recipe! It’s simple to make, sweetened with maple syrup, crunchy, and super delicious. Serve in a bowl with your favorite plant milk for a delicious breakfast or enjoy all by itself as a snack.
Ingredients
- 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup steel-cut oats (optional)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Put all the dry ingredients into a large bowl and mix everything together.
- Pour the wet ingredients evenly over the dry oat mixture and toss until everything is well covered and combined.
- Spread the granola evenly over the baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes until its golden. But, be careful not to let it burn. Gently toss the granola halfway through the cooking process.
- Once the granola is done baking remove it from the oven let it cool for 15-20 minutes.
- Store in airtight container or jar until you’re ready to enjoy.
Notes
Serve in a bowl with fresh fruit and your favorite plant-based milk for a delicious breakfast.
If you want to make this really low-fat simply leave out the nuts.
Keywords: granola, oil-free, healthy, snack, breakfast, easy, vegan