Crunchy and Delicious Granola

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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.).

Submitted by cait713
Published on April 2, 2019
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
5 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 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. 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.

24 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

272 Calories
9g Fat
40g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 272
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 124mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 243mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.