The granola without added sugars is so good and easy to make that you won’t buy store-bought anymore.
It’s true what they say, “He who praises himself is soon forgotten”, but here, folks, there’s more than one reason to be proud!
First off, it has no added sugars, the batch yields more than 14 oz (minimum) and it’s really quick to make.
Don’t believe it? You have to try to see for yourself!
But if you’ve been following me, you know that everything you see here in black and white, complete with photos and videos, is always tested and retested by me… and I would never write a recipe if I wasn’t sure I could publish it!
The recipe in question is made with rolled oats, nuts, and raisins. There are no added sugars or honey; the only sweetener that also acts as a binder is applesauce. It very much tastes like a famous one I used to buy regularly when my kids were at home… it was good, yes… but the content lasted for 2 days, and it was quite expensive. With this you make breakfast for 1 week.
So I’m really proud of the result, and while you read the recipe, I’m off to prepare the ingredients for the next batch of granola without added sugars!
READ TIPS AND SUBSTITUTIONS AT THE END OF THE RECIPE
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 10 Minutes
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 5
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 191.88 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 23.37 (g) of which sugars 6.80 (g)
- Proteins 3.89 (g)
- Fat 10.72 (g) of which saturated 1.40 (g)of which unsaturated 8.75 (g)
- Fibers 4.28 (g)
- Sodium 101.60 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 1 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
With these quantities, you get more than 14 oz of granola. The number 5 in the servings (recipe instructions) represents the breakfasts you can make calculated for 2 people – about 1 week.
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup applesauce (100% no added sugars)
- 3 tbsps rice oil
- ground cinnamon (to taste)
- chocolate chips (to taste, add after cooling)
Tools
- Chopper
- Baking Tray
- Bowl
Steps
– Soak the raisins for about 15 minutes, then rinse and pat them dry. (If you don’t want to soak them, still rinse and then dry). – Roughly chop the nuts.
– Combine all the dry ingredients in the bowl, then add oil and applesauce. Mix well
– Preheat the oven to 350°F, static or fan-assisted doesn’t matter.
– Pour the granola onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake in a hot oven for about 20 minutes. It should lightly brown. Turn off the oven and leave it inside with the door slightly open for 10 minutes. Then take it out, wait for it to cool completely, and store in glass jars
Tips and Storage for Granola Without Added Sugars
– It keeps perfectly in a glass jar.
– The portion I personally use for breakfast is 3 tablespoons (about 1.4 oz)
– You can change the type of nuts and add, when completely cool, 1.7-2 oz of chocolate chips, preferably no added sugars.
– It can be flavored with cinnamon.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
– Can I use apple or pear pulp?
– Peel an apple (or pear), dice it, and cook in a little water until it becomes soft. Then blend or mash with a fork
– Alternatives to rice oil?
– Olive oil
– What if I use walnuts?
– I don’t find them very suitable, as they may become bitter when baked.
