Vanilla Granola

Made with applesauce instead of oil, this easy, healthy snack is quick to make and enjoy : ) High in protein and good, complex carbs.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 16 1/2 cup

Ingredients

• 4  cups old fashioned oats
• 1  cup  sliced almonds
• 1⁄2 cup  Splenda brown sugar blend, packed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  cup applesauce
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 4  teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat to 300.
2. Lightly spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray.
3. Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl.
4. Mix applesauce and sugar in small saucepan; bring to simmer over medium heat.
5. Remove from heat and carefully stir in vanilla.
6. carefully our hot liquid over oat mixture and stir well.
7. With hands, toss mixture until thoroughly mixed.
8. Spread granola on prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake until golden brown, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes IMPORTANT-check after 20 min!
10. Transfer sheet to rack and allow granola to cool completely.