Soy Yogurt Protein Bowl with Banana, Blueberries and Peanut Butter

Prepared recipes

• Low-Calorie Cinnamon Apple Granola Recipe 50g Full recipe
  Preparation steps for Low-Calorie Cinnamon Apple Granola 5 steps· 1 h

  Prep 10 minCook 30 minRest 20 min

  1. Warm the oven and line the tray

     Heat the oven to 160°C and line a baking tray or shallow roasting pan with baking paper. A moderate oven dries the granola slowly so the rolled oats crisp instead of burning in an unnecessary breakfast tragedy.

  2. Mix the dry ingredients

     In a large bowl, combine rolled oats whole grain, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well so the cinnamon and salt coat the rolled oats evenly rather than hiding in one suspiciously intense corner.

  3. Add the wet ingredients

     Add unsweetened apple sauce, egg whites, yacon syrup, dark chocolate (cut in chunks) and pure vanilla extract to the bowl. Stir until the rolled oats and seeds are evenly coated; the mixture should look lightly damp and form loose clusters when pressed with a spoon. Let it sit for 5 minutes so the oats can absorb some moisture before baking.

  4. Spread and bake

     Spread the granola mixture in a thin, even layer on the prepared tray and press it down lightly to encourage clusters. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 160°C, stirring once after about 15 minutes, until the rolled oats look dry, lightly golden, and smell toasty rather than merely warm and vaguely hopeful. If the edges color too quickly, rotate the tray and lower the heat slightly.

  5. Cool for crunch

     Remove the tray from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the tray for about 20 minutes without stirring. This resting time matters because the granola firms up as steam escapes, giving you crisp clusters instead of soft regret.