Low Fat Granola

Submitted by Chef #399541

"Great for breakfast or a snack"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 7

ingredients

• 3 cups oats
• 2 cups sweetened puffed wheat cereal
• 1⁄2 cup wheat germ
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• 1⁄3 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄2 cup dried apricot, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
• 1⁄2 cup dried blueberries

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Combine applesauce, honey, oil, cinnamon, and ginger in a small sauce pan, and cook over medium heat 2 minutes or until honey is melted, stirring occasionally.
4. Pour applesauce mixture over oat mixture, stirring to coat.
5. Place mixture in a cookie sheet, and spread out.
6. Bake for 20 minutes.
7. Gently stir and bake an additional 15 minutes or until dry and browned.
8. Cool.
9. Stir in dried fruit.
10. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.