Best 6 Lower Fat Cinnamon Granola Recipes

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Calling all granola lovers! Get ready to meet your new favorite snack, Lower-Fat Cinnamon Granola. This delicious and wholesome granola is not only packed with flavor but also a nutritious powerhouse. Made using a blend of oats, seeds, and nuts, this granola offers a satisfying crunch and a symphony of textures. The sweet and warm taste of cinnamon takes center stage, while the hint of maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness without being overpowering. Enjoy this granola on its own as a snack or use it to top yogurt, oatmeal, or fruit for a boost of flavor and texture.

Our collection of recipes in this article provides you with a variety of granola options to suit your taste and dietary preferences. From the classic Lower-Fat Cinnamon Granola to the indulgent Chocolate Chip Granola and the protein-packed Peanut Butter Granola, we've got you covered. Each recipe includes clear instructions, helpful tips, and beautiful photos to guide you through the process of making the perfect homemade granola. So, whether you're looking for a healthier alternative to store-bought granola or simply want to enjoy the satisfaction of creating your own homemade snacks, these recipes are sure to become your go-to source for delicious and nutritious granola.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY GRANOLA



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This delicious healthy granola recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup (or honey). It's made with oats, coconut oil and your favorite nuts and fruit. Make it your own! Recipe yields about 8 cups granola, enough for about 16 half-cup servings.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Breakfast

Time 26m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free granola)
1 1/2 cup raw nuts and/or seeds (I used 1 cup pecans and 1/2 cup pepitas)
1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt (if you're using standard table salt, scale back to 3/4 teaspoon)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup dried fruit, chopped if large (I used dried cranberries)
Totally optional additional mix-ins: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or coconut flakes*

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts and/or seeds, salt and cinnamon. Stir to blend.
  • Pour in the oil, maple syrup and/or honey and vanilla. Mix well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated. Pour the granola onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer.
  • Bake until lightly golden, about 21 to 24 minutes, stirring halfway (for extra-clumpy granola, press the stirred granola down with your spatula to create a more even layer). The granola will further crisp up as it cools.
  • Let the granola cool completely, undisturbed (at least 45 minutes). Top with the dried fruit (and optional chocolate chips, if using). Break the granola into pieces with your hands if you want to retain big chunks, or stir it around with a spoon if you don't want extra-clumpy granola.
  • Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks, or in a sealed freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. The dried fruit can freeze solid, so let it warm to room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 cup, Calories 313 calories, Sugar 10.7 g, Sodium 143.2 mg, Fat 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 7.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

CINNAMON GRANOLA BARS



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I make these at least once a week for my husband, David. He takes one in his lunch every week and never gets tired of them. I love providing him with something so healthy to snack on that doesn't taste low-fat. -Jessica VanLaningham, Cockeysville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons honey
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg; beat well. Stir in flax and honey. In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, cinnamon and baking soda; stir into creamed mixture just until blended. Gently stir in raisins., Press into an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 14-18 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts :

KETO CINNAMON GRANOLA



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Grain-free granola. Suitable for the keto (low-carb, high-fat) diet. Enjoy, try it by itself, or use as cereal.

Provided by Andrew Long

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 18m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
½ cup coarsely chopped pecans
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
⅓ cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons granulated erythritol sweetener (such as Swerve®)
1 (1 gram) packet granular sucrolose sweetener (such as Splenda®), or more to taste
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix walnuts, pecans, coconut, and almonds together in a bowl.
  • Stir cinnamon, erythritol, and sucralose into melted butter; pour over nut mixture and stir to coat. Spread granola in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crunchy, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven; stir and allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 22.8 mg, Sugar 1 g

CINNAMON STOVE TOP GRANOLA



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This is a super fast and simple to make granola that comes out tender, crisp and delicious every time! It's very versatile, simply add your favorite dried fruits, nuts, toasted coconut, etc. If you prefer your granola harder, just cook it a little longer at the end. Using butter will give it a deeper/heavier flavor, oil gives it a lighter flavor, more like the commercial granolas you find at your grocery store.

Provided by roweena

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ¼ tablespoons olive oil
5 cups rolled oats
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup butter
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoon molasses
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
½ cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Combine the oats and cinnamon and add them to the pot. Cook and stir until lightly toasted, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour the oats out onto a large baking sheet and add the butter to the pot. When the butter has melted, stir in the honey, molasses and brown sugar. When the mixture starts to simmer, return the oats to the pot and continue to cook and stir until coated and hot.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the almonds and cherries. Pour onto a large cookie sheet and allow to cool. The granola will harden as it cools. When cool, transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 43.2 mg, Sugar 19 g

LOW-FAT GRANOLA



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Most granola is packed with lots of fat and little nutrition. This version has goodness in every bite and is low in fat. Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt and sliced fresh fruit for a healthy breakfast. The recipe can easily be doubled.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup flax seed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
1 cup chopped walnuts
5 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
1/3 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300 degrees.with rack in center. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, wheat germ, flax seed, cinnamon, ginger, sunflower seeds, and walnuts. In a small bowl, combine molasses, oil, and 1/3 cup water, and pour over the oat mixture; stir until well coated. Spread evenly in two baking pans.
  • Bake, stirring every 20 minutes or so for even cooking, until dry and lightly browned, about 45 minutes. Let granola cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.

LOWER FAT CINNAMON GRANOLA



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This recipe will probably not rate as "low fat" because of all the nuts, but they're a healthy source of fat. In an effort to reduce the unhealthy fat, there is a minimal amount of butter in the entire recipe. It makes for a dry granola which is especially good for topping yogurt or as the topping for a fruit "cobbler". Feel free to swap out different fruits and nuts to suit your tastes. Enjoy!

Provided by QOU4LIFE

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 15 1/2 c servings, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups old fashioned oats
1/3 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (roasted and unsalted)
1/4 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped (roasted and unsalted)
1/2 cup flaked coconut
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup golden raisin
1/3 cup dried apricot
1/3 cup dried cherries
1/3 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 F.
  • Combine oats through salt in a large bowl, mixing well. Melt butter and stir into honey in a small bowl. Pour honey/butter mixture over oat mixture and stir until evenly moistened. (You need a big sturdy wooden spoon or your hands.).
  • Pour the granola onto two large baking sheets lined w/parchment paper and bake until cereal is evenly toasted, about 30-40 min total. Halfway through, give granola a good stir and return to oven until sufficiently golden brown.
  • Once granola has cooled, stir in dried fruit. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Tips:

  • To make the granola clusters more defined, use your hands to break the granola into small clumps before baking.
  • For a chewier granola, add in 1/2 cup of chopped dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, or cherries, at the end of the baking time.
  • If you don't have any maple syrup, you can substitute honey or agave nectar.
  • Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

This lower-fat cinnamon granola is a delicious and healthy way to start your day. It's packed with whole grains, nuts, and seeds, and it's naturally sweetened with maple syrup and honey. Plus, it's easy to make and can be stored for up to 2 weeks. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy breakfast, reach for this lower-fat cinnamon granola. You won't be disappointed!

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