Granola – Oil Free
Granola - Oil Free!
This low fat version has no added oil and the nuts may be omitted as well. Let me know in the comments below if you tried this. I don't make it often, but I love that I can make my own granola so easily.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats not steel cut or instant
- 3/4 cup fruit juice orange, apple or pineapple
- 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp vanilla
- 4 dates, pits removed medjool are very sweet
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
Instructions
- Place oats in a large bowl
- Blend fruit juice, maple syrup, vanilla and dates in a blender or food processor
- Pour over oats, add nuts if using. Mix well
- Spread mixture evenly on a large, prepared baking sheet
- Bake at 250 degrees for 2 1/2 hours, stirring once or twice
- Watch carefully as this mixture will turn a light brown color. Remove and cool completely
- Add dried fruit and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze
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