Vanilla Granola

Save money by making your own homemade vanilla-flavored granola with this recipe using oats, almonds, and applesauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 131 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 cups rolled oats
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup applesauce
• Non-stick cooking spray

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly spray large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Mix oats, almonds, sweetener, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.

Step 3

Stir applesauce and sugar together in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat and immediately remove from heat. Stir vanilla into the applesauce mixture; pour over the oats mixture and toss to coat. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Bake until golden brown, stirring occasionally, 20 to 30 minutes. Place baking sheet on a cooling rack until granola is completely cooled.