(Goodbye Fall and Winter)
Nelle's Homemade Agave Sweetened Granola
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/4 cup agave syrup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 cup ground flax seed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup diced dried candied ginger
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Mix all the dry ingredients in large bowl. Stir honey, applesauce, vanilla, and oil in saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth. Pour honey-apple-oil mixture over oat mixture; toss. Spread on prepared sheet. Bake until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes, about 45 minutes. Place sheet on drying rack. Stir granola a bit to cool. Mix in candied ginger.
Serve this little treat with greek yogurt or simply munch it when you want to feel whole.