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
- 1/3 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
- 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Step 2
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 3
Combine oatmeal, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds, wheat germ, chopped dried cherries, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
Step 4
Mix applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
Step 5
Pour applesauce mixture over the oatmeal mixture; mix until evenly coated.
Step 6
Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets; smooth into a single thin layer.
Step 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 (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 272 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat1g | 6% |
Sodium124mg | 5% |
Total Carbohydrate40g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber6g | 21% |
Total Sugars15g | |
Protein8g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 2% |
Calcium65mg | 5% |
Iron3mg | 16% |
Potassium243mg | 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.
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