Low Fat Homemade Granola with Dried Fruits

Start your mornings off right with this delectable Low Fat Homemade Granola with Dried Fruits—a wholesome, guilt-free recipe that's bursting with flavor and texture! Made with heart-healthy rolled oats, crunchy sliced almonds, and raw sunflower seeds, this granola is gently sweetened with honey and unsweetened applesauce for a naturally satisfying treat. Infused with warm cinnamon and vanilla, it bakes to golden perfection, creating irresistible clusters perfect for snacking or pairing with your favorite yogurt or milk. The addition of dried cranberries, apricots, and raisins provides natural sweetness and chewy bursts of fruity goodness in every bite. Quick to prepare and versatile, this homemade granola is low in fat and free of artificial ingredients, making it an ideal choice for healthy breakfasts, snacks, or even as a topping for desserts. Optimize your pantry with this easy, make-ahead recipe that stays fresh for weeks—your go-to energy boost awaits!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 cups Rolled oats
• 1 cup Sliced almonds
• 0.5 cup Raw sunflower seeds
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Dried apricots, chopped
• 0.5 cup Raisins

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, sliced almonds, raw sunflower seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.

Step 3

In another small bowl, whisk together the honey, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until all the oat mixture is well coated with the honey-applesauce blend.

Step 5

Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing it down lightly with the back of a spoon to form an even layer.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir gently, and then bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the granola is golden brown and crisp.

Step 7

Once baked, remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. As it cools, it will become crispier.

Step 8

Once cooled, transfer the granola to a large bowl and stir in the dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, and raisins.

Step 9

Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(819.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3075.6

Total Fat 124.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1244.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 437.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 69.3g	0%
Total Sugars 209.7g
Protein 89.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 715.4mg	0%
Iron 23.5mg	0%
Potassium 4101.4mg	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: 34.7%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 54.2%