Sweet Potato Granola

Try this nutritious oil free sweet potato granola that's refined sugar free, nut free and vegan. Easy to make and perfect for breakfast or snacks.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American, British

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: portions

Calories: 233kcal

Author: Geetha

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml

3 medium (or) 325 gms sweet potatoes
⅓ cup maple syrup
2 cups (or) 245 gms rolled oats/old fashioned oats
3 tablespoons (or) 40 gms pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon (or) 10 gms flaxmeal
1 teaspoon (or) 5gms dry ginger powder
1 teaspoon (or) 4 gms cinnamon powder
3 tablespoons (or) 45 gms raisins

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Instructions

Add 3 medium (or) 325 gms sweet potatoes to a steamer basket. Pour a glass of water into a steamer pot, place the trivet inside, set the steamer basket on top. Cover the pot and steam for 12-15 mins or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Preheat the oven to 140 C (290 F).
In a bowl, place steamed sweet potatoes and mash with a potato masher.
Add ⅓ cup maple syrup and stir until well combined with the sweet potatoes. Set it aside to use later.
In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups (or) 245 gms rolled oats/old fashioned oats, 3 tablespoons (or) 40 gms pumpkin seeds, 1 teaspoon (or) 4 gms cinnamon powder, 1 teaspoon (or) 5gms dry ginger powder and 1 tablespoon (or) 10 gms flaxmeal.
Now, add dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture and stir until oats are well coated.
Transfer it to a parchment lined baking sheet.
Spread it out evenly using a spoon.
Bake it in the pre heated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through baking.
Once done, take the tray out and stir in 3 tablespoons (or) 45 gms raisins.
Allow granola to cool completely before storing in a container/jar.

Notes

Rolled oats: Use rolled oats, also known as old fashioned oats, as they provide a great texture and absorb flavours well.

Line baking sheet: Line the baking sheet with a parchment paper/greaseproof paper/silicone mat to prevent granola from sticking and to make cleanup easier.

Bake at a low temperature: Make sure to bake granola at a low temperature, around 140 C/290 F for a long period. This helps prevent burning and allows the flavours to develop deeply.

Steam: Make sure to steam sweet potatoes until soft and fork tender.

Sweet potatoes: Cut sweet potatoes into chunks or slices before steaming to reduce cooking time. Whole sweet potatoes take longer to cook than chunks/slices.

Stir during baking: Stir granola halfway through baking to ensure it cooks evenly.

** Nutritional information provided here is estimated and for guidance only. Please refer my Recipe Disclaimer for more details.

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