Sugar-Free Almond Granola

Crunchy, wholesome, and naturally sweetened, this Sugar-Free Almond Granola is a guilt-free way to start your day or enjoy as a snack. Packed with nutritious ingredients like old-fashioned rolled oats, raw almonds, pumpkin seeds, and unsweetened shredded coconut, this recipe is brought to life with the natural sweetness of unsweetened applesauce and dried fruits like apricots and raisins. With a hint of warm cinnamon spice and the satisfying crunch of chia seeds, it’s the perfect blend of flavors and textures. Baked to golden perfection with heart-healthy coconut oil, this granola is not only sugar-free but also customizable and incredibly easy to make in just 35 minutes. Delicious over yogurt, sprinkled on smoothie bowls, or straight out of the jar, this healthy granola keeps fresh for up to two weeks, making it a convenient and nourishing pantry staple.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup Raw almonds, roughly chopped
• 0.5 cup Pumpkin seeds
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
• 0.5 cup Chopped dried apricots
• 0.5 cup Raisins

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well combined.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce. Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.

Step 4

Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing it down lightly with a spatula to ensure even baking.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even browning. Watch carefully toward the end to prevent burning.

Step 6

Once golden brown and fragrant, remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chia seeds over the hot granola, tossing gently to blend.

Step 7

Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet. It will crisp up as it cools.

Step 8

Once cooled, stir in the chopped dried apricots and raisins.

Step 9

Transfer to an airtight container for storage. The granola will keep well for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(885.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3553.6

Total Fat 217.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 88.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 656.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 363.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 71.8g	0%
Total Sugars 132.1g
Protein 93.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 799.6mg	0%
Iron 26.9mg	0%
Potassium 4383.6mg	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: 51.6%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 38.5%