Baked Homemade Granola Lower Fat Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Homemade Granola Lower Fat

• Rolled Oats
• Mixed Nuts
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• ¼ cup warm water
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup raisins
• Dried Apricot

How to Make Baked Homemade Granola Lower Fat

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Position oven rack to the center.
3. Lightly grease two large baking sheets with cooking spray or 1 teaspoon of oil.
4. In a large bowl, combine: 4 cups rolled oats, 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, etc.), ½ cup pumpkin seeds, ½ cup sunflower seeds, ¼ cup sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together: ¼ cup warm water, ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
6. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a wooden spoon until evenly moistened.
7. Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheets.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
9. Remove from oven and immediately stir in ½ cup raisins and ½ cup chopped dried apricots.
10. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.