Sweeten Your Granola: Low Carb and Sugar-Free Options
Low Carb Sugar free granola is possible with Walden Farms zero sugar pancake syrup. This adds just the right amount of sweetness without the added sugar or carbs!
Why Low-Carb and Sugar-Free Eating Could Change Your Life
You are not alone if you have ever felt the dreaded energy crash after a carb-heavy meal. It’s common to struggle with sugar cravings that seem impossible to control. Many of us believe that traditional carbohydrates and sugar are essential for energy. However, they may be doing more harm than good.
Switching to a low-carb, sugar-free lifestyle isn’t just about weight loss. It’s also about balancing blood sugar. This lifestyle helps in reducing inflammation. It increases energy and improves overall health. Cutting back on refined carbs helps your body escape sugar highs. Eliminating added sugars avoids crashes. Instead, you stabilize your energy, reduce cravings, and even support brain function and heart health.
But what about sweetness? You can still satisfy your sweet tooth by choosing zero-sugar alternatives over traditional sugar. This choice avoids the harmful effects of insulin spikes, fat storage, and long-term metabolic damage. The key is knowing which natural, blood sugar-friendly options work best.
That is why I am sharing this delicious recipe. It is made with Walden Farms zero sugar pancake syrup. The syrup gives you just enough sweetness without the guilt!
Low Carb Sugar Free Granola
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup Chia seeds
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup Walden Farms Zero Sugar Pancake syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, add coconut flakes, all the nuts, pumpkin and Chia seeds. Add cinnamon, salt and combine well.
- Add coconut oil and pancake syrup in microwave safe bowl, and microwave until melted.
- Pour the coconut oil and pancake syrup mixture over the nut and seed mixture, stir well until combined.
- Place the granola mixture over parchment paper lined baking sheet and spread out evenly.
- Bake granola mixture for 10 minutes. Toss the mixture gently, and place back in oven for another 10 minutes.
- Cool granola completely . Store granola in an air tight container.