Low Calorie Granola: 5 mins of prep for the best low carb, low sugar, low fat granola! Crispy, crunchy and perfectly sweet.
The best low calorie granola: only 74 calories, 3.6g of sugar and 7g carbs per serving.
Granola: so good, so healthy… so easy to OVEREAT! At that point, it basically becomes super unhealthy and totally guilt-ridden because you’ve eaten like 10x more than you probably should’ve…
I’ve been there. You’ve been there. Who hasn’t been there?
I mean… we all know Erik’s been there…
So when I started brainstorming ideas for January recipes, I figured NOW would be the time for finally cracking a low sugar, low calorie granola recipe that all of us could enjoy—without the guilt, without the high carbs.
One of my favorite food blogs from way back in the day, was Oh She Glows. Angela, the amazing blogger behind OSG, taught me the importance of volume! Like… who wants to eat a cookie that’s the size of a penny? We want at least 2 pennies! J/k… we want at least two full-sized cookies!
And as long as we make sure the ingredients are healthy and whole (and keep an eye on the amount of sugar in it, etc.), we can go to town on those cookies! <– Volume, baby!
So are you ready to bake this? Let’s do it!
How to Make Low Calorie Granola
Making your very own low calorie granola is super easy! Check out how easy it is below:
Preheat
Make sure to preheat your oven to 325°F before you get started with anything else. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix all Ingredients
Add all low calorie granola ingredients to a large bowl: vegan gluten free brown rice crisp cereal [here is where I get mine], almonds, coconut, almond flour, cinnamon and maple syrup. Stir and fold it all together until clusters form and everything is well mixed.
Pour
Pour your low calorie granola mixture onto your prepared baking sheet. Nudge the granola to create empty space between so air can circulate through during baking—this will make your granola crispy!
Bake, Cool and Enjoy
Bake your granola for about 15 minutes, flip, then bake again for about 5-10 additional minutes. Cool, then enjoy the tastiest low sugar, low fat and low calorie granola ever!
Low Cal Granola: Nutrition Facts
Granola Calories: 74 cal
Granola Carbs: 7g
Granola Sugar: 3.6g
Testimonials
Jacqueline says, “I went looking for a low calorie granola recipe to have on top of homemade vegan yogurt and found your post. I tried it and shared some with a friend who is also cutting calories. She has already requested more! It is a simple and super tasty granola, so thank you!”
Donna says, “This will now be a staple recipe for me! It is so quick and easy to make. It tastes delicious. I also added some sugar free chocolate chips. Thanks so much for the recipe.”
Amanda says, “Made this last night and it’s delicious! Had to sub regular unsweetened coconut for the large flake, and it still turned out great. Lots of crunch and big clusters. Thanks for this recipe!”
My sister Penny: our Resident Granola Expert, simply loves this low calorie granola. No bias or anything… especially since my blog is only her 2nd favorite food blog (damn you, Deb of Smitten Kitchen!!). Lol. J/k! 🙂
Storing and Freezing Your Low Calorie Granola
Great news! After cooling completely, you can store your low calorie granola for 1-2 months at room temperature. Isn’t that awesome? I love making a double or even triple batch so I can have it on hand for months to come.
Simply delicious low calorie granola that crispy ‘n crunchy with a cozy toasted flavor. Low Fat, Low Sugar.
I’m SO excited to hear what you think of my low calorie granola recipe! You know I seriously look forward to hearing your comments, seeing pics (!!) on Instagram, and reading feedback on Facebook. Are you ready to do this? You grab the brown rice crisps cereal, I’ll grab everything else. Meet ya in the kitchen! Sending you great, big hugs & gratitude for enjoying these kitchen adventures with me.
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Low Calorie Granola (Low Carb, Low Sugar, Low Fat)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 14-20 1/4 cup servings 1x
- Diet: Low Calorie
Description
Low Calorie Granola: 5 mins of prep for the best low carb, low sugar, low fat granola! Crispy, crunchy and perfectly sweet. Only 74 calories, 3.6g of sugar and 7g carbs per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups vegan gluten free brown rice crisp cereal
- 1/3 cup almonds, roughly chopped
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut chips (large shredded coconut)
- ½ cup finely ground, blanched almond flour*
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside for later.
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Using a rubber spatula, fold until clusters form and mixture is well mixed.
- Pour onto the prepared baking sheet. Using the rubber spatula, gently nudge granola into an even layer, making sure to keep clusters intact. Create empty pockets at regular intervals to let air through to crisp up the granola.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes—until granola clusters are just solid enough to flip. Using a heatproof spatula, gently flip granola, making sure to keep clusters intact. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until edges are a deep golden brown and granola is just slightly soft. Mine took a total of 25 minutes. Granola will crisp up while cooling.
- Place baking sheet on a cooling rack. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes, or until completely cooled. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
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Notes
Where to Buy Ingredients: Vegan Gluten Free Brown Rice Crisp Cereal | Dry Roasted Unsalted Almonds | Blanched Almond Flour | Raw Coconut Chips | Pure Maple Syrup
*You may substitute this with unblanched almond meal.
Here’s the VGF brown rice crisp cereal that I use in this recipe.
Storage Notes: Store in an airtight container for 1-2 months at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Granola, Breakfast, Snacks, Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: low calorie granola, low fat granola, low carb granola
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Hi! I am super excited to try this recipe. Just wondering if you could recommend a substitute for the maple syrup?
Hi Sarah, I suggest using another liquid sweetener like brown rice syrup, date syrup, honey, or agave nectar. I haven’t tried these swaps, so just keep in mind that it might require a few tries and some tweaks to the proportions (for example, a tablespoon more or less of the liquid sweetener). Let me know how it turns out if you try it! 🙂
I used Pyure Sugar Free Maple Syrup and it turned out great. Significantly lower carbs and calories.
Oh that’s awesome! Good to know that worked for you. I’ve used that product before and I’m a big fan.
Hi Can i used puffed rice instead of the brown rice crip cereal?
Hi Neerah, that should work! Let me know how it turns out if you try it. 🙂
This recipe is really amazing . I can prepare this with Baked Granola with Cranberries & Almonds from True Elements- a clean label food brand which I have been using for a year and it really is great! One doubt whether we can use this recipe for all age groups? Please let me know. Can’t wait to try this recipe. YAYY !
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As you may already know, I love crunchy things. I used this to top a favorite pear/ginger crumble. It was a magnificent way to cut some fat and sugar. Thank you so much (as usual)
Ooh I’ll bet that crumble was delicious! So happy you’re enjoying the recipe, Theron. 🙂
I have made this recipe over and over and it turns out perfect every time! I add this to my Greek yogurt/steel cut oats and fruit for breakfast and sometimes my husband catches me eating it out of the jar… I have passed this recipe onto many of my friends and they all love it too! Thank you for this!
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Hi Kendra! Oh my goodness, this pleases me so! 🙂 Oooh, I love hearing about all the ways you enjoy my recipe. Drool! Thank you for sharing with your friends. Happy eating!
I have made this delicious recipe twice now and it will be a regular at my house as I am watching carbs, fat, and calories. My ONLY complaint is that the nutrition info is for 1/4 cup and seriously…who can eat just a 1/4 cup of this!??
LOL I know, it’s hard to stop one you start munching on this! I’m so glad to know you’re enjoying it Becky! 😊
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this recipe. I have made it so many times that I’ve lost count. It is the best crunchy oil-free granola I’ve ever tried. This should definitely be a cereal because it tastes great with milk.
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Thank you so much, Bella! When you make a recipe over and over again–that’s how you know it’s a keeper! Such a good idea to eat this as cereal. Drool… Thanks for reporting back!
I would like to wake up with this. Sounds so easy to make it at home!
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It’s super easy to make, and great for breakfast. I love it over some yogurt or just on its own. 🙂
My husband and daughter are going to love this recipe! I’m so excited to give this a try! Can’t wait!
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Can’t wait to hear what they think!
This low calorie granola looks incredibly delicious!
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It’s seriously irresistible!
Perfect texture! We love this recipe.
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So happy you enjoyed it Amanda!
I have so many uses for this especially through the week!
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That’s great to hear! 😊
Great snack recipe. I love the crisp rice cereal in it!
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I know! It adds such a wonderful flavor and texture. 😋
What a great recipe making this healthier we love granola and I need the gluten free and sugar free thanks!
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So happy you’re enjoying it Claudia!
You can’t beat homemade granola. So many different ways to flavour it.
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Couldn’t agree more! ☺️
Hubby prefers a yummy and healthy alternative to store-bought granola so glad I found this one! Yay!
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How perfect! This one is always a hit in the mornings, and as an afternoon snack too. 😉
What an awesome homemade breakfast! I love that this is a lighter version of granola.
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Exactly! It’s such a wonderful way to start the day. 🙂
So delicious its amasing! This is the second time I’m making this granola recipe and I got lots of compliments from my family and friends. The cocunut flaks and the almonds flour make this super krispie ! Thank you from israel!
Woohoo! That’s so fantastic Dana! 😊 Nothing makes me happier than knowing your family and friends are enjoying it as well. Big hugs from Minnesota!
Delicious! I subbed quick oats for the coconut since I’m allergic, and it turned out perfectly – super crunchy and perfectly sweet.
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Wonderful! So glad it worked out for you with the sub. 🙂
I went looking for a low calorie granola recipe to have on top of homemade vegan yogurt and found your post. I tried it and shared some with a friend who is also cutting calories. She has already requested more! It is a simple and super tasty granola, so thank you! Even better, I am hoping to try making almond milk yogurt. I’ve read it works better if you make your own almond milk, which creates a pulp that you can then dry out in the oven and it becomes almond meal. See where I’m going? You can have your yogurt AND your granola and no waste! 🙂
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I’m so thrilled that you and your friend enjoyed my granola recipe! I absolutely see where you’re going and I LOVE it! No waste + yummy yogurt + yummy granola? What’s not to love? 🙂
This will now be a staple recipe for me! It is so quick and easy to make. It tastes delicious. I also added some sugar free chocolate chips. Thanks so much for the recipe. Only thing now is to try stick to the portion size!
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Wow that’s so wonderful to hear Donna! 🙂 Thank you for the kind words, and best of luck sticking to the portion size (Erik definitely struggles with that one too! 😂)
I made a double recipe yesterday and both my husband son loved it! I cooked it a bit long, so I had some spots which were a tad burnt, but it still tasted delicious! I will make more in the coming days, thank you for this recipe!
Oh that’s so wonderful to hear Gynette! . Glad that it’s such a hit with the fam!
Can you substitute coconut flour for almond flour?
Hi Brittany, I’m not sure that would work since coconut flour is super, super absorbent & will greatly dry out the recipe. If you want to try, you’d have to reduce the flour by at least 1/2. Good luck!
I was wondering about subbing protein powder for the flour. I’d like to add a little protein to it.
This looks so so tasty! Granola is my absolute breakfast and I always make sure I have some in the house. I love how versatile it is too – once you have it as a base, you can eat it on its own, make delicious breakfast bowls, or even get baking with it. Can’t wait to give this one a try 🙂
Thanks Sophie! I absolutely agree with you! Granola is great on its own and with so many other foods. Can’t wait to hear what you think! .
Is it possible to substitute the rice puffs with regular oats? And instead of almond meal/flour, can I use coconut flour instead? And I can I opt the coconut flakes and just add more nuts?
Hi Shereen! I think you might enjoy this granola recipe more: https://beamingbaker.com/4-ingredient-healthy-homemade-gluten-free-vegan-granola-recipe-dairy-free-v-gf-refined-sugar-free/ Enjoy! 🙂
This is a great snack option! I cannot wait to try it!
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Haha oh yeah it is! . Hope you enjoy Krista!
Made this last night and it’s delicious! Had to sub regular unsweetened coconut for the large flake, and it still turned out great. Lots of crunch and big clusters. Thanks for this recipe!
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Woohoo! I’m so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the granola Amanda! . Yes, aren’t the big crunchy clusters the best? . Thanks for stopping by and sharing the kind words with me!
This looks SO good and love how healthy it is! Definitely going to try soon!
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Yay! So happy to hear it Taylor. Let me know what you think! .
So great for grab and go breakfast or snack! This looks incredible!
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Exactly! Happy granola making Catalina! 🙂
Its so healthy and tasty! Goodbye store bought Granola, Hello healthy! Thanks!!!!
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LOL oh yeah! . So thrilled to hear you enjoy it Chrissie!
Such a great idea using the rice crisp cereal, thanks for sharing!
It’s such a great ingredient to add! You’re very welcome Kimberly! .
I’ve been trying to limit dairy and gluten. This will be perfect!
Excellent! Hope you enjoy it Dorothy!
This granola looks amazing! It’s so hard to find something that’s healthy and delicious at the same time
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Oh I know! Thankfully this recipe checks both boxes. ..
Any suggestions for almond flour substitution I’m allergic to nuts
Hi RW! You can use the same amount of sunflower seed meal. Let me know how it turns out! 🙂
Loving this granola recipe and how it isn’t full of sugar. This will make a great go to snack for the whole family!
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Exactly! It’s super easy to make too. 😉 Hope you and the fam enjoy!
I had a good time reading your blog post—so much information. The granola looks awesome.
Thanks Heidy! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
I like the way you think. I’ve been guilty way too many times of eating my weight in homemade granola. Not the most sage way to snack. Must try your high volume solution.
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Oh I know exactly what you mean Lisa. Hope you enjoy this recipe! .
I love any granola that has coconut in it. That it’s low cal is just the icing on the cake!
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Haha oh you got that right Tara! .
Thank you so much for this recipe! I love adding a handful of granola on top of my morning yogurt but I don’t want to add tons of calories. This is perfect!
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Woohoo! You are so very welcome Liz! . I’m the same way, so I can tell you this granola tastes great on top of yogurt!