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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.

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Why Youโ€™ll Love this Low Calorie Granola

Granola: so good, so healthyโ€ฆ so easy to OVEREAT! At that point, it basically becomes super unhealthy and totally guilt-ridden because youโ€™ve eaten like 10x more than you probably shouldโ€™veโ€ฆ 

So when I started brainstorming ideas for the new year, I figured NOW would be the time for finally cracking a low sugar, low calorie granola recipe that all of us could enjoyโ€”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! Likeโ€ฆ who wants to eat a tiny bowl of granola?

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 a big frigginโ€™ bowl of granola! <โ€“ Volume, baby!

So are you ready to bake this? Letโ€™s do it!

Low Calorie Granola Ingredients

  • Brown rice crisp cereal โ€“ a super low calorie, yet healthy ingredient
  • Almonds โ€“ a nutritious and filling component of this recipe.
  • Unsweetened coconut chips โ€“ this ingredient adds crisp texture and crunch
  • Almond flour โ€“ I use a finely ground, blanched almond flour that works as a sort of low carb replacement for all purpose flour.
  • Ground cinnamon + salt โ€“ both for delicious flavor, but feel free to leave out the salt if youโ€™d like
  • Pure maple syrup โ€“ the only sweetener used in this low calorie granola.
Low fat granola served in a jar with clusters of almonds and coconut
A spilled jar of low calorie granola

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 325ยฐF 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 bakingโ€”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!

I love using this granola as a topping for yogurt parfait, packing some for an afternoon snack when Iโ€™m on the go, or using it as a topping in these 3 Ingredient Frozen Yogurt Bites.

Low Cal Granola: Nutrition Facts

Granola Calories: 74 cal

Granola Carbs: 7g

Granola Sugar: 3.6g

A serving spatula of low calorie granola

Testimonials

Jacqueline says, โ€œI 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!โ€

Donna says, โ€œThis 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.โ€

Amanda says, โ€œMade this last night and itโ€™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!โ€

My sister Penny: our Resident Granola Expert, simply loves this low calorie granola. No bias or anythingโ€ฆ especially since my blog is only her 2nd favorite food blog (damn you, Deb of Smitten Kitchen!!). Lol. J/k! ๐Ÿ™‚ 

Storing and Freezing Your Low Calorie Granola

Great news! After cooling completely, you can store your low calorie granola for 1-2 weeks at room temperature or 1-3 months in the freezer. Isnโ€™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 โ€˜n crunchy with a cozy toasted flavor. Low Fat, Low Sugar.

Close up of this breakfast recipe pouring out onto a kitchen table

Iโ€™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, Iโ€™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 โค๏ธ

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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. #LowCalorie #Granola #LowCarb #LowFat #LowSugar | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com
5 from 29 votes
Servings: -20 1/4 cup servings

Low Calorie Granola

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.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
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Ingredients 

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Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 325ยฐF. 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 minutesโ€”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 low calorie granola to cool for about 30 minutes, or until completely cooled. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
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Notes

*You may substitute this with unblanched almond meal.
Hereโ€™s the brown rice crisp cereal that I use in this recipe.
Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks at room temperature.
Freezing Instructions: Store low calorie granola in an airtight, freezer-friendly container in the freezer for 1-3 months.
Course: Breakfast, Snacks, Vegan
Cuisine: American
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98 Comments

  1. Nada says:

    5 stars
    Excellent! Iโ€™ve made this many times and is my go to recipe. Thanks!!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Woohoo! Youโ€™re so welcome, Nada!

  2. sarah says:

    Hi! I am super excited to try this recipe. Just wondering if you could recommend a substitute for the maple syrup?

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Hi Sarah, I suggest using another liquid sweetener like brown rice syrup, date syrup, honey, or agave nectar. I havenโ€™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! ๐Ÿ™‚

    2. Dianna says:

      I used Pyure Sugar Free Maple Syrup and it turned out great. Significantly lower carbs and calories.

      1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

        Oh thatโ€™s awesome! Good to know that worked for you. Iโ€™ve used that product before and Iโ€™m a big fan.

  3. Neerah says:

    Hi Can i used puffed rice instead of the brown rice crip cereal?

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Hi Neerah, that should work! Let me know how it turns out if you try it. ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. Shikha Shetty says:

    5 stars
    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. Canโ€™t wait to try this recipe. YAYY !

  5. Theron says:

    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)

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Ooh Iโ€™ll bet that crumble was delicious! So happy youโ€™re enjoying the recipe, Theron. ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Kendra says:

    5 stars
    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 jarโ€ฆ I have passed this recipe onto many of my friends and they all love it too! Thank you for this!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Hi Kendra! Oh my goodness, this pleases me so! ๐Ÿ™‚ Oooh, I love hearing about all the ways you enjoy my recipe. Drool! Thank you for sharing with your friends. Happy eating!

  7. Becky says:

    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 seriouslyโ€ฆwho can eat just a 1/4 cup of this!??

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      LOL I know, itโ€™s hard to stop one you start munching on this! Iโ€™m so glad to know youโ€™re enjoying it Becky! ๐Ÿ˜Š

  8. Bella says:

    5 stars
    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this recipe. I have made it so many times that Iโ€™ve lost count. It is the best crunchy oil-free granola Iโ€™ve ever tried. This should definitely be a cereal because it tastes great with milk.

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Thank you so much, Bella! When you make a recipe over and over againโ€“thatโ€™s how you know itโ€™s a keeper! Such a good idea to eat this as cereal. Droolโ€ฆ Thanks for reporting back!

  9. Catalina says:

    5 stars
    I would like to wake up with this. Sounds so easy to make it at home!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Itโ€™s super easy to make, and great for breakfast. I love it over some yogurt or just on its own. ๐Ÿ™‚

  10. Beth says:

    5 stars
    My husband and daughter are going to love this recipe! Iโ€™m so excited to give this a try! Canโ€™t wait!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Canโ€™t wait to hear what they think!