Low Fat Crunchy Granola Recipe

Name: Low Fat Crunchy Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar (I used a scant 1 cup); 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 8 cups rolled oats (old fashioned); 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans or 1 1/2 cups walnuts; 1 cup wheat bran; 1 cup oat bran; 1 cup wheat germ; 1 cup coconut; 1 cup sunflower seeds

Servings: persons

1 cup brown sugar (I used a scant 1 cup)
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 cups rolled oats (old fashioned)
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans or 1 1/2 cups walnuts
1 cup wheat bran
1 cup oat bran
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup coconut
1 cup sunflower seeds

1
Preheat oven to 275u00b0.
2
Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
3
Combine brown sugar and water in a 4-cup microwave proof glass measuring cup or bowl.
4
Place in microwave on high for 5 minutes and cook until sugar is completely dissolved.
5
Remove from microwave, add vanilla and salt.
6
In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, wheat bran, oat bran, wheat germ, coconut, sunflower seeds, and brown sugar syrup mixture.
7
Stir until thoroughly mixed.
8
Spread the granola onto cookie sheets and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour or until golden and crunchy.
9
Stir every fifteen minutes.
10
(I use a very large stainless steel bowl instead of a cookie sheet) After baking you may add raisins, dates, or any other dried fruit.

1550

kcal

Calories

Fat

191

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup brown sugar (I used a scant 1 cup), 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 8 cups rolled oats (old fashioned), and more.

Yes, Low Fat Crunchy Granola falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Low Fat Crunchy Granola

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