Best 2 Almost Fat Free Granola Recipes

Indulge in the goodness of Almost-Fat-Free Granola, a guilt-free snack that combines wholesome ingredients to provide a nutritious and flavorful start to your day. Featuring five delectable variations, this recipe caters to diverse preferences and dietary needs. From the classic simplicity of Original Almost-Fat-Free Granola to the nutty delight of Nutty Almost-Fat-Free Granola, each variation offers a unique taste experience. For those seeking a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Almost-Fat-Free Granola is a perfect choice. If you prefer a sweeter treat, the Honey Almond Almost-Fat-Free Granola adds a touch of sweetness with honey and almonds. And for those with nut allergies, the Nut-Free Almost-Fat-Free Granola provides a delicious alternative without compromising on flavor or nutrition. With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, these recipes make it simple to incorporate wholesome goodness into your daily routine.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SUPER LOW-FAT GRANOLA CEREAL

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Serve this delicious mix for breakfast with milk, or sprinkle it over yogurt. You can add chopped walnuts or pecans, but it will increase the calorie count. -Kelly Kirby, Westville, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 9 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2% milk or reduced-fat plain yogurt

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the oats, raisins, apricots and cranberries; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until brown sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in maple flavoring and vanilla. Pour over oat mixture; stir to coat., Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until crisp, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight container. Serve with milk or yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

EASY, LOW-FAT GRANOLA

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Make and share this Easy, Low-Fat Granola recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Meghan at Food.com

Categories Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup walnuts (I use walnut pieces)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup raw honey
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

Heat oven to 300°F.
In large bowl combine dry ingredients. Slowly stir in the vanilla, honey and applesauce until combined.
Spread the mixture evenly on a lightly sprayed baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes. Add in the cranberries, pressing them into the granola. (If you want the cranberries to cook and be a little firm, which the husband and I do, stir them in after 20 minutes. If you're like my brother, leave the cranberries out and add once the granola has cooked completely so they'll stay moist.) Continue cooking for a total of 30 minutes to an hour - stirring every 15 minutes - or until golden brown. If you stir less often, you'll have more clumps in your granola.
Cool completely and store in an airtight container or divide into individual portions. I divided my batch into 2-ounce servings, 8 servings in all.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.4, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 28.9, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 11, Protein 3.5

Tips:

To keep granola as low-fat as possible, use egg whites rather than whole eggs. Egg whites still bind the granola together, but they don't add any fat.
If you're using rolled oats, be sure to cook them before adding them to the granola. This will help them to absorb the liquid and prevent them from becoming too crunchy.
When choosing nuts and seeds, opt for unsalted varieties. This will help to reduce the overall sodium content of the granola.
Be careful not to overcook the granola. If it's overcooked, it will become dry and crumbly.
Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Almost-fat-free granola is a delicious and healthy snack that's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a late-night treat. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make almost-fat-free granola at home. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!