Low Calorie Granola
A delicious and healthy homemade granola that's low in calories but full of flavor and crunch.
Ingredients
Grains
- 0.25 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
Seeds & Nuts
- 2 Tbsp ground flax seed
- 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds / cashews / pistachios
- 0.25 cup chopped pecans
Sweeteners & Oils
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup (replace with monk fruit or stevia for sugar free)
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 0.25 cup dried fruit (raisins, cherries, cranberries, no added sugar)
- 1 pinch salt
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Toast oats and quinoa on a parchment-lined sheet for 10 minutes, stirring once.
- Mix toasted grains with remaining ingredients in a bowl.
- Spread mixture on a baking sheet, press into a layer, and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Flip clusters around 15 minutes, then bake another 5-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before serving to crisp up.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks for maximum freshness.