Low Sugar Blueberry Pecan Granola Recipe
Lightly sweetened with brown rice syrup and no sugar added apple juice, this deliciously crunchy granola with dried blueberries and pecans is a family favorite!
Servings: 14
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup flaxseed meal (ground flax seeds)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 1/2 cup brown rice syrup
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried blueberries
Instructions
- Whisk together the oats, pecans, flax meal and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl until combined.
- Whisk the apple juice, brown rice syrup, oil and vanilla in a medium bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry oat mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Dump the oats into the prepared sheet pan and spread out in an even layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the oats turn golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool on wire rack.
- Mix in blueberries and transfer cooled granola to an airtight container and store at room temperature.
Notes
Serving size: 1/4 cup
WW Points: 4
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(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan) Brown rice syrup is available in most well-stocked grocery stores or many health food stores and Asian markets. If you cannot find it, you can try substituting an equal amount of agave nectar, pure maple syrup, honey or molasses. What is brown rice syrup?
Brown rice syrup is a popular plant-based sweetener and alternative to refined sugar. It is made by steeping brown rice with natural enzymes, which break down the starches into sugars which are further reduced down into the lightly sweetened light brown syrup. Brown rice syrup has a smooth texture with a mild, buttery, almost honey-like flavor. Not a fan of pecans? Substitute and equal amount of your favorite chopped nuts—almonds, walnuts, cashews and macadamia nuts would all work well. Swap out your favorite dried fruit for the blueberries. I think dried cherries, cranberries, or chopped apricots would taste great.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan) Brown rice syrup is available in most well-stocked grocery stores or many health food stores and Asian markets. If you cannot find it, you can try substituting an equal amount of agave nectar, pure maple syrup, honey or molasses. What is brown rice syrup?
Brown rice syrup is a popular plant-based sweetener and alternative to refined sugar. It is made by steeping brown rice with natural enzymes, which break down the starches into sugars which are further reduced down into the lightly sweetened light brown syrup. Brown rice syrup has a smooth texture with a mild, buttery, almost honey-like flavor. Not a fan of pecans? Substitute and equal amount of your favorite chopped nuts—almonds, walnuts, cashews and macadamia nuts would all work well. Swap out your favorite dried fruit for the blueberries. I think dried cherries, cranberries, or chopped apricots would taste great.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg