Crunchy and Delicious Granola

Crunchy and Delicious Granola

by Allison Banks 2 years ago
4.3 (4)
35 minutes
272 kcal
40 g carbs
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Description

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
  • ½ cup hulled sunflower seeds
  • ⅓ cup hulled pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons flax seeds
  • 1 tablespoon wheat germ
  • 1 cup chopped dried cherries
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions
  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. 3. Combine oatmeal, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds, wheat germ, chopped dried cherries, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  4. 4. Mix applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
  5. 5. Pour applesauce mixture over the oatmeal mixture; mix until evenly coated.
  6. 6. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets; smooth into a single thin layer.
  7. 7. Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes, stir gently to turn, and continue cooking until crisp and golden brown, another 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 5 cups
calories: 272 kcal
carbohydrates: 40 g
protein: 7.6 g
saturated fat: 1.2 g
sodium: 123.6 mg
fiber: 5.9 g
sugar: 15.4 g