Sugar-Free, Oil-Free, Apple Buckwheat 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 is usually loaded with 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 granola – besides that it is oil-free and sugar-free, 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 Sugar-Free, Oil-Free, 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.

Another one of my favorite ways to eat granola is 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!

Healthy Granola Clusters – Sugar-Free, Oil-Free, Apple Buckwheat Granola

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
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup raw walnuts - chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped dried apples - or raisins

Instructions

• Place almonds, buckwheat groats, 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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