This Low Calorie Recipe for Peanut Butter Granola is healthy, vegan and gluten-free! Try this with milk as cereal, over yogurt, or as a topping on smoothies or smoothie bowls.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons zero calorie all natural brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons peanuts
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds
- ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Low Calorie Peanut Butter Granola
Healthy Peanut Butter Granola Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: This recipe is idea for meal prep. The longer it cools and sits out, the crunchier it will get. You can make up to a week ahead of time.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Not ideal for freezer storage.
Low Calorie Peanut Butter Granola Recipe
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Low Calorie Peanut Butter Granola
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons zero calorie all natural brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons peanuts
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds
- ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- In a 9 x 9 casserole dish, combine all the peanut butter granola ingredients, and mix well.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring twice, until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and leave uncovered on the countertop overnight to crisp up. Then store in a cool dry place for up to a week.
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