Homemade Sugar-Free Granola Recipe

 🥣 Homemade Sugar-Free Granola Recipe

If you’re looking for a crunchy, healthy, and naturally sweet breakfast or snack, this homemade sugar-free granola is perfect. Unlike store-bought versions packed with refined sugar, this recipe uses natural sweeteners like ripe bananas or dates for a guilt-free option. It’s crunchy, flavorful, and super easy to make!

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✅ Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)

• 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews – chopped)

• ½ cup seeds (chia, pumpkin, or sunflower)

• 2 ripe bananas (mashed) or 6–8 Medjool dates (blended into a paste)

• 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted)

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• A pinch of sea salt

• ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

• ½ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or apricots – unsweetened, optional)

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🍯 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mash or blend sweetener: Mash the bananas or blend dates with a little warm water until smooth.

3. Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, combine banana/date mixture with melted coconut oil, vanilla, and cinnamon.

4. Add dry ingredients: Stir in oats, nuts, seeds, and salt. Mix well until everything is coated.

5. Bake: Spread mixture evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crunchy.

6. Cool & store: Let cool completely before adding dried fruit (if using). Store in an airtight jar for up to 2 weeks.

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🌟 Serving Ideas

• Enjoy with yogurt and fresh berries.

• Sprinkle over a smoothie bowl.

• Serve with almond or oat milk for a quick breakfast.

• Pack in a jar as a healthy snack on the go.

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💡 Tips & Variations

• For extra crunch, add quinoa puffs or buckwheat groats.

• Use cocoa powder for a chocolate version.

• Replace coconut oil with olive oil for a lighter flavor.

• Make it keto-friendly by skipping bananas/dates and sweetening with stevia or monk fruit.