Granola is so quick and easy to make, it’s hard to go back to store bought after whipping it up in your kitchen! I love granola but I don’t love how incredibly sweet the packaged granolas are. Must they all be drowning in sugar? I like to be able to control the ingredients so it can have all of the flavor without being a massive sugar punch. Plus, it makes your house smell like a bakery!
I use less oil and sugar than your typical granola recipe and after it’s baked I don’t think it’s lacking in sweetness or flavor at all!
I like to sprinkle this granola on top of my tofu “yogurt” or just have a bowl with soy milk, piled high with fruit. Yum!
Are Oats Healthy?
Yes!! A lot of people think of oats as a carb-rich food with little else going on, but that isn’t the case at all! Oats are a whole grain packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants!
One cup (81 grams) of dry oats contains over 10 grams of protein, 8 grams of fiber, as well as:
(% of the recommended daily intake)
- Manganese: 191%
- Selenium: 43%
- Copper: 36%
- Thiamin (B1): 31%
- Phosphorus: 27%
- Magnesium: 27%
- Zinc: 27%
- Iron: 19%
- Folate (B9): 6%1
The container of oats have that heart-healthy label for good reason! Oats help protect against heart disease by preventing buildup in the arteries. How? The fiber binds to cholesterol, which lowers blood cholesterol levels. That’s right, the fiber literally grabs ahold of the cholesterol and flushes it out of the body. Pretty neat, huh?
The fiber also has protective effects against risk of stroke, can help lower blood sugar levels, and contribute to weight loss.2
Almond health benefits
Almonds are packed with antioxidants (which are mostly concentrated in the brown skin layer), vitamins, fiber, protein, and minerals. High in Vitamin E, a ½ cup contains a 12.5 mg — which is over 62% of your daily value!3 Vitamin E is an antioxidant, protecting your cells from oxidative damage and helping to neutralize free radicals.
Almonds can help control blood sugar levels and lower blood pressure due to their high magnesium levels.
Almond Vanilla Granola (light sugar)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Almond Vanilla Granola is simple, delicious, and light on the sugar!
Ingredients
- 4 cups Rolled Oats (not quick-cook)
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil
- 3/4 cup Almonds, whole or roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup Walnuts
- 1/3 cup Maple Syrup or Honey
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Pepitas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except pepitas and stir to combine.
- Bake granola for 10 minutes. Remove and stir, adding in pepitas.
- Bake another 5-10 minutes, remove when granola just begins to crisp and turn golden but not brown. Keep an eye on this and don’t overcook, some ovens will cook faster!
Notes
*Store granola in a well-sealed container in the pantry to keep it fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Did you love this healthier granola? Leave me a comment below! 🙂
- https://www.nutritionvalue.org/Oats%2C_raw_57602100_nutritional_value.html
- https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/oatmeal/
- https://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3085/2
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