Healthy Homemade Granola

Chef #1124424's Note:

I found this recipe on healthyhabitscoach.com. It is simple to make and can be modified to your tastes. You can use any combination of rolled grains, nuts, pumpkin instead of sunflower seeds, any type of dried fruit, and for sweetener; brown rice syrup, agave nectar, maple syrup, etc.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 24

Dry ingredients

• 6 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups raw almonds
• ½ cup raw sunflower seed
• ½ cup sesame seed
• ½ cup wheat germ
• ½ cup ground flax seeds
• ½ cup dried cranberries

Wet ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1⁄3; cup honey
• 2 tablespoons canola oil

Seasonings

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F.
2. Mix the dry ingredients and seasonings in a large bowl.
3. Mix the wet ingredients together, then stir into the dry ingredients.
4. Stir well to mix thoroughly.
5. Spread the mixture into two baking dishes.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until evenly golden brown.
7. Stir every 10-15 minutes to ensure even browning.
8. If you use dried fruit, stir it in once the granola has cooled. Store in the refrigerator.