Low Fat Homemade Granola Clusters

Satisfy your snack cravings guilt-free with this irresistible Low Fat Homemade Granola Clusters recipe! Packed with wholesome rolled oats, crisp rice cereal, and nutty sliced almonds, these crunchy clusters are lightly sweetened with honey and flavored with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. The secret to their low-fat appeal lies in the use of unsweetened applesauce, which binds the ingredients together without added oils. Studded with chewy dried cranberries for a burst of tart sweetness, these granola clusters are perfect for breakfast, snacking on-the-go, or topping your favorite yogurt. Ready in just 35 minutes and easy to customize, this healthy granola recipe is a delicious way to fuel your day while keeping it nutritious.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup crisp rice cereal
• 0.5 cup sliced almonds
• 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, crisp rice cereal, and sliced almonds. Stir well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the unsweetened applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients over the dry mixture and stir thoroughly until the oats and rice cereal are well coated.

Step 5

Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing down lightly to create a flat layer.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven to gently stir the granola.

Step 7

Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the granola is golden brown and fragrant.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the granola cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes to let it harden into clusters.

Step 9

Once cooled, break the granola into clusters and mix in the dried cranberries.

Step 10

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(698.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2329.8

Total Fat 51.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1385.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 409.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.4g	0%
Total Sugars 126.3g
Protein 63.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 374.8mg	0%
Iron 46.9mg	0%
Potassium 1861.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.7%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 69.5%