Granola serves as a perfect snack, a topping for yogurt, or a crunchy addition to ice cream or fruits. But sometimes, the granola you are snacking on is full of fat, sugar, and calories. Try these healthy low-fat granola recipes. They will be your new favorite addition to any snack of your choice.
Low-Fat Granola with Walnuts
- 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 molasses
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1/3 cup water
Preheat the oven to 300°F. Mix together the oats, wheat germ, flax seed, cinnamon, ginger, sunflower seeds, and walnuts in a large bowl. Combine the molasses, oil, and water in another small bowl. Pour over the oat mixture and stir well until everything is coated. Spread in an even layer on two baking sheets.
Bake for about 45 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes to ensure even browning, until dry and light golden. Remove from the oven and let the granola cool to room temperature. You can store the granola at room temperature in a sealed container for up to 1 month. Or you can serve the granola atop fruit and yogurt right after baking.
Makes 8 cups.
Here is a link to the original recipe from Martha Stewart.
Honey Granola Bars
- 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1/3 cup mixed dried fruits (apricots, cherries, cranberries, raisins)
Preheat the oven to 300°F. Coat an 8-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine the oats, flour, wheat germ, and cinnamon in a bowl and stir to mix well. ADd the honey and mix until moist and crumbly. Fold in the dried fruits. Pat the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned on top. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Cut into bars and serve.
Serves 12.
Here is a link to the original recipe.
Low-Fat Yogurt and Granola Parfait
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 large sliced banana
- 2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 2 cups low-fat granola (feel free to use the Martha Stewart recipe from above)
In four separate parfait glasses or small bowls, alternately layer the strawberries, yogurt, granola, and banana. Garnish with a light sprinkling of granola and a few slices of strawberry and banana. Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator or serve immediately.
Serves 4.
Here is a link to the original recipe.
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