Applesauce Granola
Yes, your read that right. APPLESAUCE GRANOLA! This recipe is so good that I've already made it at least three times in the past few months. I keep tweaking the ingredients and their proportions. The recipe is inspired by a recipe on a blog called "Two Healthy Kitchens". In the original recipe, the recipe creator discusses how you can vary the ingredients; you just basically want to keep the ratio of wet to dry ingredients consistent.
I just baked another batch of this granola and this is what I did. But first, here is the original recipe so you can see that as well.
Original Recipe Link:
Applesauce Granola
Dry Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups old fashioned/rolled oats
1 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup dried coconut, unsweetened
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
3 tablespoons ground flax seed/flax meal
3 tablespoons chia seeds
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Wet ingredients:
4 ounce (1/2 cup) unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
In a large bowl, combine all of the "dry" ingredients. Stir with a large spoon to combine. I also find that kitchen tongs are great for stirring granola.
In a small microwave save bowl or measuring cup, combine the "wet" ingredients. Cook on HIGH power in a microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. This will make the wet ingredients a little more liquid or loose. Stir the warmed applesauce mixture with a spoon to combine and dump into the dry ingredients. Stir well so that all the dry ingredients are coated with the wet ingredients.
Pour oat mixture onto a foil or parchment lined baking sheet with a rim. Cook in a preheated 300 degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and stir well. You will notice that the granola begins to brown quickly around the edges; move the browned bits from the pan edges into the center of the baking tray and try to move the less browned bits from the center to the edges of the baking tray. Return to oven and bake for about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and stir again. Return to the oven bake another 4 to 6 minutes, just keep a close eye on it so that it does not burn. Cook a little longer if necessary. Once the granola is all golden brown, allow to cool on the baking sheet on the counter top. Once cooled, store in an air tight container at room temperature.
I have two ways that I really enjoy this granola.
#1: Thawed berries, plain Greek yogurt, and granola! So good!
#2: Cottage cheese topped with applesauce, a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, and granola. So good!
And finally… a few pretty photos from a drive in the Colorado mountains to see pretty fall colors.
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