Chia & Flax Granola
This chia & flax granola is the perfect addition to yogurt, parfaits, smoothie bowls, or even eaten straight from the jar! Using applesauce in place of oil, this recipe is much lower in fat and calories than traditional recipes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Old Fashioned Oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp flax seed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, lightly spray 2, 13 x 9 baking pans with non-stick spray, set aside*
- Combine all dry ingredients, mixing well to be sure to break up all brown sugar
- Next, add in wet ingredients, fold until evenly coated
- Spread mixture onto prepared pans, pressing into one solid block spreading across the entire bottom of the pans
- Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from oven and break up the mixture to create clusters of desired size
- Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown
- Allow to cool fully before storing in an airtight container
- Enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Chia & Flax Granola
Amount per Serving
Calories
131
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.7
g
1
%
Carbohydrates
25.8
g
9
%
Protein
2.9
g
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.