
CRANBERRY & OATS GRANOLA



INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups multigrain toasted cereal
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 5 ounce package sweetened dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons extra light tasting olive oil
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
In large mixing bowl, combine cereals, cranberries, almonds, sugar, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
In medium saucepan over medium low heat, combine apple sauce, honey, oil and vanilla; heat until smooth. Pour over granola mixture and toss to coat.
Transfer to two large greased baking sheets; spread into a single layer. Bake in a preheated 300°F oven 45-50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
Remove from oven and place baking sheets on cooling racks. Cool, stirring occasionally. Store in airtight container.