Recently, I started thinking about making Homemade Sugar Free Granola again.
It seems as if I missed this healthy and delicious treat.
Homemade Sugar Free Granola
The perfect topping to sprinkle on top of your Sugar Free Greek Yogurt Frosting or on top of your Sugar Free Blueberry Ice Cream.
Sugar Free Granola is the perfect crunch to add to so many yummy treats!
Personally, granola is my favorite way to top a lot of tasty things.
My favorite way to eat granola is to sprinkle some on top of my Greek Yogurt. I enjoy this combination almost daily for my lunch.
It is true that granola can contain sugar.
Usually, so I want to believe anyway, that sugar is a natural sugar.
It is a sugar that comes from added fruit or honey perhaps.
I have heard that for a granola to be considered low in sugar, it should have around (or less) 4-5 grams of sugar per serving .
Some dieters may avoid eating granola because it tends to be a more dense concentration of calories than some cereals. However, granola gives us fiber, protein and healthier fats which can make you feel fuller than those other cereal options.
There are ingredients that you will need to make this homemade granola that you may not have on hand.
Obviously, there are rolled oats in granola. You will also need some dried and unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut.
There are some low carb alternative to oats in granola that you can try.
Instead of rolled oats, you can try using flax meal or seed, chopped almonds, or even chia. You can find other low carb or keto alternatives for granola here.
Here are some tips to help you make your granola.
I already mentioned that homemade sugar free granola is the perfect topping to sprinkle on top of your Sugar Free Greek Yogurt Frosting or on top of your Sugar Free Blueberry Ice Cream. I mix it into my Greek Yogurt for lunch.
Here are some more tips for making a great tasting homemade granola.
- While this recipe calls for no added sugar alternative, you could add some liquid sugar alternative to sweeten your granola up. Simply add a few drops to the egg whites.
- Baking your granola longer will make it darker and more crunchy. Be sure to stir often as well.
- Add additional dried fruit, nuts, and even sugar free chocolate chips for more taste and texture.
Granola is a cereal that consists of oats, nuts, dried fruit and often some kind of sweetening.
However, this cereal becomes a great snack when you allow the granola to clump up rather than breaking up the clumps when you stir it. You can make your granola less sweet by avoiding the added sweetener and eliminating or limiting the added dried fruit.
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- Low Carb/Keto Everything Bagels.
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- Sugar Free Soft Pumpkin Cookies.
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The recipe for Homemade Sugar Free Granola
As mentioned, instead of rolled oats, you can try using flax meal or seed, chopped almonds, or even chia. You can find other low carb or keto alternatives for granola here.
I also mentioned that there are some ingredients that you will need for this recipe.
Obviously, there are rolled oats in granola. You will also need some dried and unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut.
What you will need to make this Homemade Sugar Free Granola
- Rolled Oats- 3 cups.
- Sliced Almonds- 1 cup.
- Dried and Unsweetened Shredded or Flaked Coconut.- ¾ cup.
- Nuts- 1 cup. This can include mixed nuts, cashews, seeds, or even peanuts. Larger nuts work best when sliced or halved.
- Egg Whites- 3.
- Vanilla Extract- 1 teaspoon.
- Ground Cinnamon- 2 teaspoons
- Dried Fruit- 1 cup, can omit if desired. Raisins and similar smaller fruit work best.
How to make Homemade Sugar Free Granola
- Preheat your oven to 250 and prep a cookie or baking sheet with parchment paper .
- Next, in a large mixing bowl, mix together the rolled oats, almonds, coconut, and nuts .
- In another mixing bowl beat the egg whites until peaks form. Then beat in the vanilla extract and cinnamon.
- Fold the contents from the second bowl (egg whites etc) into the ingredients into the first bowl (oats etc). Transfer the granola to the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Bake the granola for 60-60 minuted or until it is crispy and browning. Be sure to stir in every fifteen minutes or so to allow the granola to baked evenly and not burn. Allow the granola to cool and then stir in the dried fruit.
The Recipe Card for Homemade Sugar Free Granola
Homemade Sugar Free Granola
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rolled Oats
- 1 cup Sliced Almonds
- ¾ cup Unsweetened Coconut -Shredded or Flaked
- 1 cup Cashews - or other nuts.
- 3 Egg Whites
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 cup Raisins - or other Dried Fruit
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250 and prep a cookie or baking sheet with parchment paper .
- Next, in a large mixing bowl, mix together the rolled oats, almonds, coconut, and nuts . In another mixing bowl beat the egg whites until peaks form. Then beat in the vanilla extract and cinnamon.
- Fold the contents from the second bowl (egg whites etc) into the ingredients into the first bowl (oats etc). Transfer the granola to the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Bake the granola for 60-60 minuted or until it is crispy and browning. Be sure to stir in every fifteen minutes or so to allow the granola to baked evenly and not burn. Allow the granola to cool and then stir in the dried fruit.
Recipe Notes
Obviously, there are rolled oats in granola. You will also need some dried and unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut.
*Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used. - see post for alternatives
Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
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Nutrition
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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
This easy to make and delicious tasting Homemade Sugar Free Granola has options for low carb keto friendly diets as well.
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Joanne From Downunder
Sounds really nice
TheSugarFreeDiva
Thank you!