Crunchy and Delicious Granola

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.).

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.

Per Serving: 272 calories; protein 7.6g; carbohydrates 40g; fat 9.4g; sodium 123.6mg.

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