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Apple Cinnamon Granola with Hazelnuts and Cranberries

Servings: 8 cups

Ingredients

  • 4 cups rolled oats*
  • 1 cup hazelnuts chopped
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup dried apples chopped
  • 1 cup puffed rice cereal

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F then line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, chopped hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil. Remove from heat and whisk in the applesauce, maple syrup 2 tablespoons water and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
  • Pour the liquid over the oat mixture then stir until everything is well coated. Spread evenly over two baking sheets then bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Sprinkle dried fruit and rice puffs over the top then stir to combine. Store in an airtight container for 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month or longer.

Notes

*Be sure to use certified gluten-free oats for allergies
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