Description
This homemade granola is a healthy and delicious way to start your day or enjoy as a snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped seeds or nuts (such as hemp seeds, chopped cashews, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, or chopped walnuts)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup applesauce
- 1/3 cup neutral oil (like canola or coconut; if using coconut, melt it first)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 cup dried fruit (such as raisins, dried cherries, or other diced dried fruit, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If using cashews or walnuts, chop in a blender or food processor.
- Stir all ingredients together, except the dried fruit if using, well in a medium bowl. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until lightly golden brown. (You can stir halfway through if you’re around but it’s optional!)
- Remove from oven and let cool fully on the pan.
- Stir in dried fruit if using.
Notes
- This granola can be customized with your favorite nuts and dried fruits.
- Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg