Apple-Cinnamon Granola

Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned oats)
• 4 ounces dried apples, chopped
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• dash of ground nutmeg
• dash of ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 Tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a rimed baking sheet or cookie sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, mix together rolled oats, dried apples, spices, and salt. Set aside.

In a small saucepan, combine applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, and coconut oil until just warm.

Add applesauce mixture to the oats and stir until well combined. Spread granola evenly onto the lined pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

Allow granola to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Printed from: Southern Pink Lemonade