Breakfast

Homemade Low-Fat Tropical Granola is for Breakfast, Snack.

Homemade Low-Fat Tropical Granola takes several minutes to prepare.

Homemade Low-Fat Tropical Granola takes several minutes to cook.

Homemade Low-Fat Tropical Granola makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Homemade Low-Fat Tropical Granola are:

Granola Mix:
3 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
3 tbsp ground flax seed
1/2 cup chopped pecans (you can also use almonds or walnuts)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 tbsp vegetable oil (I used Grapeseed Oil)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt

Dried Tropical Fruit Mix:
~ 1/4 c Pineapple, chopped
~ 1/2 c Mango, chopped
5 Medjool Dates, chopped
(Use about 1 cup dried fruit of your choice. I also suggest raisins, cranberries, blueberries, strawberries, banana chips, coconut, papaya)

Here is how you make Homemade Low-Fat Tropical Granola:

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the granola using two large spoons. To create clusters, use your hands to squeeze the mixture together.Spread the granola mix onto the prepared sheet pan in one layer. Toast in the oven at 325°F for 25 minutes until the granola is crisp and brown. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan.Mix in the dried tropical fruits. Store in airtight jars for up to two weeks.Number of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JANECRANE.

The nutritional information for Homemade Low-Fat Tropical Granola is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 196.8

• Total Fat: 7.1 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 100.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 32.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
• Protein: 3.9 g