Granola - Low Fat, Low Sugar

2.5 cups Rolled oats
1.5 Cups assorted nuts (Almonds & Walnuts here)
.5 cups Sunflower seeds
.25 cups unsweetened coconut
scant .25 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp dried cinnamon
1/2 tsp dried ginger
1/2 tsp dried cardamom
1.2 tsp sea salt
.3 cups unsweetened applesauce
2.5 Tbsp Agave Nectar
2 Tbsp Honey
1 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or oil of your choice)

Can add dried fruits when warm ingredients come out of oven
Mix up the nuts and grains, etc according to your taste.
Nut oils in place of the olive oil would enhance the flavor of different nuts. Use grapeseed or vegetable oil for a more neutral taste.

Preheat oven to 300* F
1. Mix all dry ingredients, including brown sugar, in large bowl
2. Mix applesauce, honey, agave & oil in small sauce pan over medium heat until combined
3. Toss dry ingredients with wet ingredients until fully coated
4. Spread mixture evenly on a heavy baking sheet, place in oven
5. Stir mixture every 10 minutes, spreading out evenly when done stirring
6. Remove from oven when dark brown and toasted. Let cool completely before consuming
7. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Serving Size: Makes 16 1/4 cups servings

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EDEROSIER01.