Cinnamon Vanilla Granola

Making granola from scratch is so much healthier than store bought kinds.  And as an added bonus this will make your house smell amazing while this is baking!  If you like your granola to clump together you can add more maple syrup to get the desired consistency.  This makes a great tasting cereal or sprinkled over yogurt and parfaits. 
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Ingredients:

5 cups rolled oats

1 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup toasted wheat germ

1/4 cuppure maple syrup (or a little more if you desire a clumpier granola)

1/4 cup applesauce

2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup dried cranberries or raisins 
 

Directions:

1.  Combine oats, pecans and wheat germ in a large bowl. Combine maple syrup, applesauce, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl. Pour over oat mixture, stirring to coat. Spread mixture evenly on greased baking sheet. 

2.  Bake at 300 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until oats are toasted.

3.  Remove from oven and stir in dried fruit. Cool in pan on wire rack. Store in airtight container.


Nutrition Facts
 12 Servings
Amount Per Serving
  Calories     251.5
  Total Fat     9.9 g
  Cholesterol     0.0 mg
  Sodium     2.0 mg
  Total Carbohydrate     37.2 g
          Dietary Fiber     5.1 g
          Sugars     11.3 g
  Protein     5.9 g