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Carrot Cake Granola

Carrot cake granola makes the perfect healthy snack. Refined sugar-free and made with grated carrots and warm spices to satisfy any carrot cake craving.

Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword easy granola recipe, healthy breakfast recipe, healthy snack recipe ideas
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 141 kcal

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2-1/2 cups rolled oats use gluten free if necessary
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup maple syrup , honey or liquid sweetener of choice
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil , melted and cooled
  • 1/4 cup apple juice , use pure or fresh if trying to keep this refined sugar free
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup carrots , finely grated

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, ground flaxseeds and spices. Add the maple syrup, coconut oil, apple juice and vanilla extract and mix until thoroughly combined. Fold in the grated carrots.

  3. Spread the mixture out evenly onto lined baking sheet.

  4. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, rotating the pan after 20 minutes. Do not stir as this breaks up the clusters.

  5. Remove from oven and let sit until cool.
  6. Once cool, gently remove from sheet and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Carrot Cake Granola
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 141 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 1g2%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.