Homemade & deliciously healthy low fat granola –
♥ Can be oil-free / gluten-free / high-fiber / vegan / and refined-sugar-free
So difficult to stop eating!
Feel free to change up the ingredients to customize this low fat granola and make different flavors. It’s easily amenable to whatever you have on hand and wish to throw in. I’ve used cranberries or dried cherries here, but raisins or dates would also be nice. And you can substitute any dried or freeze-dried fruit for the strawberries. Or you can omit the fruit altogether and add in some shredded coconut or chopped walnuts instead…
Basically, you can have fun making the recipe your own!
Low Fat Granola Recipe
(oil-free)
- 1 cup rolled oats (100g)
- 1/2 cup rice crispies (12g)
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dried fruit of choice (80g)
- pinch stevia OR 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/3 cup agave or honey (use agave if strict vegan)
- optional 1 cup freeze-dried berries
- optional nuts, shredded coconut, etc.
Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment, and set aside. In a bowl, stir together the first 6 ingredients (plus optional nuts or coconut if desired, but not freeze-dried berries yet). Add the liquid sweetener, and stir to coat. Spread granola out on the baking sheet, then bake 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn the granola, then bake 2 more minutes. Stir in the freeze-dried berries if desired. The low fat granola will look soft when it first comes out, but it hardens as it cools and will be firm by the next day.
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Cassie says
Thanks for the idea! I need a good granola recipe!
Kim says
I came to your site for the granola, and I picked up a banana bread doughnut recipe as well.
Catherine B. says
How long will this granola keepp fresh in a jar (aside from eating it all up!)? I would like to make some as a gift. Thanks for such an easy and oil-free recipe!
Jamie says
I am SO excited about this recipe. I have some strict dietary restrictions due to gallbladder issues and allergies (I can’t do dairy, bananas, pineapples, wheat, and I have to eat a strict low-fat diet so I can’t overdo it on oils), and I unfortunately can’t do a lot of your amazing recipes because of the oil required. Sometimes I can switch it out for coconut oil, but I do have to be careful with the amount of fat I eat because it makes me so sick. Stupid gallbladder. Anyway, I was overjoyed when I saw this recipe sitting in my inbox today, because granola is a big “no-no” usually, which is sad because I love it! I am making this pronto! I am wondering, could you make another low-fat recipe that doesn’t involve bananas or dairy?
Jamie says
Or oil? I forgot to add that!
Love Low Fat says
LOVE the no oil granola!! Amazing!
Eveline says
great recipe! I always make my granola with mashed banana. It tastes great and has even less sugar:)
Katie says
HI could you please share the mashed banana granola? Im super intrigued. Thank you
Jules @ WolfItDown says
Loving the addition of the red fruit to this, and rice crispies! Yummy 😀 x
Caralyn glutenfreehappytummy says
what a great recipe! would be great on some yogurt!
Jennifer Stevens | Adventurous Appetite says
Thank you so much for this! I personally have a granola (well, cereal in general) problem where I consume practically the whole box in one sitting. This, at least, will make me feel a little better about my binge! lol.
http://www.adventurousappetite.com
easypeasy says
Looks yummy! 🙂
Ana @ Ana's Rocket Shipa says
Those strawberries look amazing!!! I just want to eat a whole jar of it Right. Now.
Matea says
Granola is such a great “munchy” snack! Hard to stop eating but when it’s healthy do you need to? 😉
Amy says
I adore your granola recipes. I use it on top of greek yogurt, cereal, even in oatmeal. The options really are endless! And 5783490573 times healthier than buying the storebought variety 🙂
Emily says
Oh my goodness this looks excellent! I tend to get frustrated with most boxed granola because they have a ridiculous amount of added sugar. This is a much less guilt-inducing alternative.
Jo says
love this recipe! almost identical to the one ive used but it actually works a lot better. i also recommend trying a stovetop granola for anyone who is super impatient like myself and tends to end up with soggy or burnt granola, much easier to control 🙂
Jess says
Just tried this- best granola I’ve ever made!! I used grape nuts (maybe not available outside the uk) instead of rice crispies, half honey, half maple syrup, and walnuts, almonds, cranberries and chopped dates! X
Fatima says
Squalled internally when I saw those strawberries!! They look like something out of heaven!!!
Jess says
This is the best granola I’ve ever made!! I used Grape Nuts (probably not available outside the UK) instead of rice crispies, half honey and half maple syrup, and walnuts, almonds, cranberries and chopped dates! Thanks Katie!
She's Next says
This looks so yummy and it’s way better and healthier compared to most of the stuff we buy, regardless if it’s organic or not. Depending on what fruit you use you can skip the sweetener in its entirely to make it even better.
Ali says
Can’t wait to make this granola! Where do you buy the freeze dried berries? Or do you made them? Thanks.
Natalee says
trader joe’s has quite a few freeze dried fruits, including blueberries, raspberries, mangoes, strawberries, and bananas.
Colleen says
Harmony House sells tons of freeze-dried berries, fruits, veggies etc and all their products are meatless. I found them on Amazon.
C says
Great recipe! However, I wanted to add cocoa powder to it. How much should I add? And how much stevia should I add with the cocoa powder, if any?
Unofficial CCK Helper says
I don’t know about this recipe, but if you have her cookbook, the chocolate granola recipe in there is absolutely fantastic! (I’m not associated with the book. I’m just a huge fan)
https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/faq-page/chocolate-covered-katie-cookbook/
Vienna says
Hi Katie! Could you please create a healthy (dark) chocolate granola recipe? I would love to make it!
Unofficial CCK Helper says
Not Katie, but I thought I should mention that if you have her cookbook there is a dark chocolate granola recipe in there and it’s one of my favorite recipes from her book. https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/faq-page/chocolate-covered-katie-cookbook/
Renee says
Katie, this looks delicious! Can you tell me what brand of Rice Krispies you used. Are they the gluten-free ones? Thanks!
Annalisa says
Hi, do I have to put rice crispies into the granola? Thanks
Katie says
Granola success! I’ve been trying to find a good homemade granola recipe and nothing has turned out quite right. I just pulled this out of the oven and even my kids are picking at it while it cools. I may not have any left for tomorrow at this rate. Oh well, I’ll just have to make some more. Thank you for the delicious recipe!
Sarah says
How long does it take for the granola to harden? Do I need to leave it out overnight?
Colleen says
Sorry Sally this is my new granola recipe! I added more oats instead of rice crispies and used maple, tasted just as good as the recipe using way more sugars, oil, flour and almond flour. Also I add the freeze dried berries and hemp seeds when I am ready to sit and eat.
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Karen says
This was great! No oil nor processed sugar! I added crushed pecans. For sweetener I used agave and maple syrup. So yummy and crispy. It was a bit over done, so next time I will shorten the bake time to six minutes, flip and cook another 2 min. I will make spread it a bit thicker , so when it is cooled I can crack the granola into bit sized pieces. After cooled, I did add a small handful of semi sweet chocolate chips. Mmmmmmm…… Also next time I will make a double batch – ’cause I know It will disappear quickly!
Karen says
This is a great recipe. Thank you so very much!
I love that the granola is fat free and crunchy. I like to add coconut (prior o baking for a “toasted coconut flavor) as well as the dried fruit that I have on hand, such as dried cranberries, raisens, and/ or dried cherries. Of course I toss in dark chocolate chips after baking!! Oh, I forgot to mention at chopped or smashed walnuts are great too! This recipe works well as one of my “anti-inflammatory” foods.
cooking recipes says
your blog is awesome, I found very good stuff and recipes, this one really impressive and I must try to taste this with my family, 😀