Crunchy and Delicious Granola |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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After searching for a healthier granola recipe, I tweaked a few to lessen the sugar. I use seeds instead of nuts due to allergies. Still very crunchy, delicious, and satisfying! Change the dried fruit to fit your tastes (blueberries, cherries, cranberries, apricots, etc.). Ingredients:
3 cups thick-cut oatmeal |
1/2 cup hulled sunflower seeds |
1/3 cup hulled pumpkin seeds |
2 tablespoons sesame seeds |
2 tablespoons flax seeds |
1 tablespoon wheat germ |
1 cup chopped dried cherries |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce |
1/3 cup pure maple syrup |
1 tablespoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. Combine oatmeal, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds, wheat germ, chopped dried cherries, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
4. Mix applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
5. Pour applesauce mixture over the oatmeal mixture; mix until evenly coated.
6. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets; smooth into a single thin layer.
7. Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes, stir gently to turn, and continue cooking until crisp and golden brown, another 15 to 20 minutes.
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