Vanilla Granola

Submitted by EntirelyEmily

"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: 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1/2 cup
• Serves: 16

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.

Reviews

[Queen Dana]

I made this for my husband, Cam, who eats granola on a regular basis and he really liked it. Great recipe. Made for Spring PAC 2010

 

[Chef SandDHunt]

GReAt RECIPE. I've added honey, sometimes substitute cinannom applesauce, and more brown sugar. I havent used the Splenda sugar yet but its just as tasty using regular ole brown sugar. It lasts my family of 4 about 2 weeks at time. It is my go-to recipe.

 

[2Bleu]

This is a very delicious granola. It's great that it has no fillers or preservatives and is quick to whip up. I would like it a bit sweeter, but dieting, it's best as written. I did add 1 cup of cranberries at the end as suggested by CoffeeB. To serve, I blended some frozen fruit with low-fat yogurt and enjoyed a delicious parfait for a snack. The rest is in a Ziploc bag to further enjoy for days to come. Thanks for a keeper recipe. :)

 

[mokguszqcom]

I just finished eating and handful and realized that I had to come back and review this! If I could give this recipe 10 stars I would. So healthy and delicious!

 

[HealthyBaking]

I'm probably going to end up making this once a week as my husband and son loved it so much! I send both of them off in the morning with a little baggy filled with granola deliciousness. I know this will keep them form getting to hungry. Thanks!