Pistachio & Cranberry Granola

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2/3 cup roasted pistachios (coarsely chopped)
• 2/3 cup Grape-Nuts
• 2/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup sunflower seeds (unsalted)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, mix together oats, pistachios, Grape-Nuts, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, and salt.

3. 3

   In a small pan, cook brown sugar and apple juice over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves (2-3 minutes). Mix in the vanilla and then pour over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is moist.

4. 4

   Spread granola evenly onto the parchment lined baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden, stirring halfway through.

5. 5

   Let granola cool completely on the baking sheet before storing in an airtight container.

6. 6

   Serve with milk, yogurt, fruit, or enjoy plain.