Oil Free Vegan Granola

Ingredients

• 2 cups oats (certified gluten free if necessary)
• 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar or 1tablespoon powdered stevia
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/4 cup pecans (chopped)
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup maple syrup or 1/2 teaspoon liquid stevia
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup grated apple

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix the oats, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, ground flaxseed, coconut sugar or powdered stevia, raisins, and cinnamon.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan, mix the applesauce, almond butter, maple syrup or liquid stevia, and vanilla extract. Heat over low heat until liquid and pourable.

3. 3

   Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until all of the dry ingredients are coated and moist. Add the grated apple and stir.

4. 4

   Place a layer of parchment paper on a sheet pan and spread the mixture onto the parchment paper in a thin layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, remove from the oven and gently stir, then place back into the oven.

5. 5

   Allow to cool for at least five minutes before eating. Granola is great served in a bowl with plant milk or as part of a plant based yogurt parfait with fruit.