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Low Sugar Granola Recipe

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Low sugar granola recipe that’s crunchy, easy, and totally customizable—perfect for a healthy breakfast without the sugar crash.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 ½ cups rolled oats (old-fashioned, not quick oats—those get mushy and sad)
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts—dealer’s choice)
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional but adds toasty goodness)
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds or flax seeds (optional, but you know… omega-3s!)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (because cozy)
  • Pinch of sea salt (trust me—it makes the sweet pop)

Wet Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted—you can also use olive oil or avocado oil)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup (yep, that’s it for the sugar—told you this was low)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (go for the real deal if you can)
  • 2 tbsp nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew—whatever’s in the pantry)

Optional add-ins after baking:

  • ¼ cup dried fruit (like cranberries, raisins, or chopped apricots—but go easy, they’re sweet)
  • A sprinkle of cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips (if you’re feeling wild)

💡 Granola Pro Tip: The wet-to-dry ratio is everything. Too much oil and it’s greasy. Too little and it’s just sad dust. This one hits that sweet (but not too sweet) spot

Granola ingredients laid out on a kitchen counter
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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Set your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Trust me, don’t skip the parchment unless you enjoy scrubbing sticky oats off metal.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Stuff

In a big ol’ mixing bowl, combine the oats, chopped nuts, coconut, seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Stir it like you mean it.

Step 3: Melt and Mix the Wet Stuff

In a small saucepan (or microwave if you’re feeling rebellious), melt the coconut oil and nut butter together. Stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract. It should smell heavenly—like dessert but responsible.

Step 4: Combine Like a Boss

Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Like, really get in there. You want every oat coated and happy.

Step 5: Spread and Bake

Spread the mixture evenly on your baking sheet. Pat it down just a little—this helps form those magical clusters. Bake for 22–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

😱 Don’t overbake! Granola gets crunchier as it cools. If it looks golden and smells amazing, it’s done.

Step 6: Cool Completely

Let it cool on the pan for at least 30 minutes. This is not a suggestion—it’s how you get the crunchy clusters instead of sad crumbs.

Step 7: Add Extras (Optional)

Once cool, toss in your dried fruit or chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container and snack like a queen (or king) all week long.

Find it online: https://www.amgroyal.com/low-sugar-granola-recipe/