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Oil Free GRANOLA

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Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups rolled oats gluten-free if needed
  • ½ cup chopped nuts almonds, walnuts, or pecans
  • ½ cup seeds pumpkin or sunflower seeds
  • 1 tsp ground ginger or more to taste
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup dried cherries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, seeds, ground ginger and salt.
  • Combine wet ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Add wet ingredients to the dry and make sure all is evenly coated.
  • Spread on the baking sheet: Spread the mixture in an even layer on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning!
  • Cool: Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet. It will crisp up as it cools.
  • Add cherries: Once cooled, stir in dried cherries and for a burst of sweetness.
  • Store your granola in an airtight container for up to two weeks in the refrigerator—it makes for a perfect breakfast or snack!