How to Make Light Fruit and Nut Granola - A Step-by-Step Guide

Granola is a versatile and delicious breakfast option that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you prefer to eat it as a cereal with milk, sprinkle it over yogurt, or simply snack on it by the handful, granola is a satisfying and wholesome choice to start your day. This light fruit and nut granola recipe is not only easy to make, but it's also a healthier alternative to store-bought options, allowing you to control the ingredients and customize it to your liking.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ½ cup spelt flour
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • ¼ cup applesauce
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ cup diced dried apricots
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • 3 tablespoons flax seeds, ground

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss the rolled oats, spelt flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, canola oil, applesauce, maple syrup, dried apricots, pecans and ground flax seed together in a bowl, and mix well. Spread the granola mixture on the lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, stir the granola, then bake for another 15 minutes until dry. Cool completely before serving.
  • Nutrition

    379 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 11mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 287mg