Apple Cinnamon Granola
Total Time
55 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Rating
3.67 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups oats (not quick oats)
- 1 cup pepitas
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup applesauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped dried apples
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
Step 2
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, pepitas, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and salt.
Step 3
In a small saucepan, warm the applesauce with the honey, canola oil, and vanilla extract.
Step 4
Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Spread the mixture evenly on a large baking sheet.
Step 5
Bake the granola for about 45 minutes, stirring every ten minutes, until the granola is golden brown. Remove from oven, and stir in the dried apples. Let the granola cool completely. Store the granola in a large, airtight container. The granola will keep for up to one month.
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Chef's notes
This granola is nut-free and uses pepitas instead of nuts.
The applesauce helps make the granola extra crunchy while keeping it low-fat.
Feel free to add pecans, almonds, or walnuts if you like.
