Crunchy and Delicious Granola
Description
Applesauce and pure maple syrup sweeten this granola made with dried cherries, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, and wheat germ.
Ingredients
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3 cups thick-cut oatmeal
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1/2 cup hulled sunflower seeds
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1/3 cup hulled pumpkin seeds
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2 tablespoons sesame seeds
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2 tablespoons flax seeds
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1 tablespoon wheat germ
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1 cup chopped dried cherries
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1/3 cup pure maple syrup
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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.