How to Make Crunchy and Delicious Granola - A Step-by-Step Guide

Granola is a versatile and beloved breakfast option that can be customized to suit any taste. Whether you enjoy it with yogurt, milk, or on its own, the crunchy texture and delicious flavor of granola is always a hit. If you're looking for a simple, homemade granola recipe that will have everyone coming back for more, then you're in luck.

This Crunchy and Delicious Granola recipe is packed with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, all toasted to perfection and sweetened with a touch of honey...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups thick-cut oatmeal
  • ½ cup hulled sunflower seeds
  • ⅓ cup hulled pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons flax seeds
  • 1 tablespoon wheat germ
  • 1 cup chopped dried cherries
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 5 cups

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine oatmeal, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds, wheat germ, chopped dried cherries, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  • Mix applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
  • Pour applesauce mixture over the oatmeal mixture; mix until evenly coated.
  • Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets; smooth into a single thin layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes, stir gently to turn, and continue cooking until crisp and golden brown, another 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    272 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 124mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 243mg