Go Back
–+ servings
homemade low-fat granola

Homemade Low-Fat Granola

Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Servings

9 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal uncooked
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt optional
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 cup fat-free milk per serving
  • Fresh berries optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Stir together oatmeal, almonds, cinnamon and salt, if desired, in a large bowl. 
  • In a separate bowl, whisk maple syrup, apple juice and vegetable oil. Pour over oatmeal mixture and stir to coat thoroughly.
  • Spread mixture in an even layer onto a 15x12-inch baking pan. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring twice during baking time.
  • Cool mixture in the pan before adding raisins. 
  • Store granola in an airtight container. 
  • To serve: Pour 1 cup of milk over a heaping 1/2 cup of granola. Top with fresh berries, if desired. Serving suggestion: Instead of milk, top 1 cup of fat-free yogurt with the granola.
  • Source: National Dairy Council