Apple- Cinnamon Granola

One of my favorite breakfast eats is non-fat vanilla greek yogurt, fresh berries and granola!  It is simple to throw together and pretty dang good for you.  However, finding a good for you granola on the shelf can pose a problem.  Some are FILLED with sugar and preservatives.  Not good for you!  And have you seen the price of granola?  So what's a cheap, wannabe health nut to do?  Make my own duh!!  And that's what I did.  And I am sssssooo happy with how it turned out!!

Here is what you'll need to make your own goodness:

2 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats (NOT quick cooking)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup raisins

Combine all these ingredients together in a bowl EXCEPT the raisins.  They will be added after baking otherwise they will burn.

1/4 cup local honey
1/2 cup organic unsweetened applesauce
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar free maple syrup ( I LOVE Walden Farms)

Mix all these wet ingredients together and then pour on top of the oat mixture.

Mix it well and then spread on a cookie sheet.  Bake at 325 degrees for about 45 minutes.  Make sure you stir it every 10 minutes and keep a close, CLOSE eye on it so it doesn't burn!  When it is golden and crunchy take it out and add your raisins.  Once it is cool add to an airtight container and enjoy!

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