Low-sugar granola recipe
This granola is super easy to make and can be stored in the cupboard in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks. It tastes great with and without nuts, depending on what your children prefer.
Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
45mins
Serves
8-10
Difficulty
Easy
- 240g rolled oats
- 50g desiccated coconut
- 100g mixed nuts, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 medium free-range egg white
- 100g mixed dried fruit such as cranberries or chopped apricots (optional)
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Preheat the oven to 150C/gas mark 2. Line a large baking tray with baking parchment.
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In a large bowl, combine the oats, coconut, nuts, oil, maple syrup and cinnamon. In a separate bowl whisk the egg white until frothy and stir it into the granola mixture.
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Spread the granola mixture onto the prepared tray. Bake for 45 minutes turning once during cooking. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
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Break up the cold granola and stir in the dried fruit, if using. Store in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks.
