Sugar-Free, Oil-Free, Apple Buckwheat Granola

You’ll enjoy lots of big, chunky, crispy (and naturally-sweet) clusters in this luscious, oil-free granola.

Most granola -> Full of sugar and spice and nothing nice (for health).

Contrary to popular belief, granola is not a health food as it usually contains a boatload of unhealthy fats and sugar (or other sweeteners). You may as well eat a bowl of Fruity Pebbles. With oil on top.

But I really like granola, so I set out to make a healthier version – one that was sugar-free and oil-free. After a little experimenting, I came up with this Sugar-Free, Oil-Free Apple Buckwheat Granola. It was an instant hit!

Why You’ll Like this Sugar-Free, Oil-Free, Apple Buckwheat Granola

1. It’s full of those coveted big granola clusters.

2. It’s whole-grain.

3. It’s light and crispy.

4. It’s naturally sweetened.

5. It’s oil-free.

6. It’s sugar-free.

7. Did I mention that it has lots of big, crunchy, chunky granola clusters? Oh, yum!

How to Make Granola with Big Clusters

My favorite thing about this delicious breakfast cereal – besides that it is so good for you – is the big, chunky, crunchy clusters. (Did I mention that already?) Isn’t chunky granola just the best!?!

How do you make healthy granola with big clusters? Just follow the recipe for this delicious Apple Buckwheat Granola, and you’ll get a whole baking sheet full of delicious chunky granola clusters without the sugar and oil.

Different Ways to Eat Granola

Granola is typically eaten as a breakfast cereal with milk on top. But there are many more ways to enjoy its whole grain goodness.

Granola is amazing sprinkled over a bowl of this Apple Breakfast Salad.

I also love to eat granola mixed into hot cereal, like this Harvest Oatmeal.

The granola in these No-Bake Coconut Date Bites makes them oh-so-satisfying.

Or make a big batch and share it as a gift. Your friends and family will love you for it!

I hope you enjoy this delicious and healthy granola recipe!

Oil-Free, Sugar-Free, Apple Buckwheat Granola

You’ll enjoy lots of big, chunky, crispy clusters in this luscious sugar-free and oil-free granola.

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Prep Time 12 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

YIELD 3 cups (9 ounces)

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup raw almonds
• 1/4 cup uncooked buckwheat grits
• 1 cup quick-cooking (not instant) oats
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 medium fresh apple - (approximately 6.4-ounce)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon frozen apple juice concentrate - (found in the freezer section of grocery stores)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup raw walnuts - chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped dried apples - or raisins

Instructions

• Place almonds, buckwheat grits, oats, and salt in food processor.
• Cut apple into large chunks and add to food processor. (No need to peel apple.) Pulse just enough to coarsely chop almonds and apple.
• Add coconut, maple syrup, apple juice concentrate, and vanilla, and pulse just until mixed.
• Stir in walnuts.
• Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a medium (9-inch x 13-inch) baking sheet with parchment paper. Evenly distribute mixture onto baking sheet. Mixture will be very moist.
• Bake at 300°F for 20 minutes. Reduce temperature to 225°F and continue baking for 1 hour or until granola is dry and lightly browned.
• When granola is very dry, remove from oven and allow to cool.
• Stir in dried fruit. Transfer to a sealable container and keep in a cool, dry place.

Notes

Dried apples can be purchased or you can make your own!

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