Berry-Nut Granola

This homemade Berry-Nut Granola combines old-fashioned oats, almond meal, flaxseed, sesame seeds, pecans, and dried berries for a crunchy, nutrient-packed treat. Lightly sweetened with applesauce and agave nectar, it’s ideal as a breakfast cereal, yogurt topper, or satisfying snack.

Recipe Information

Total Time:

Yield:

20 ½-cup servings

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray

6 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 cup unsweetened coconut

1 cup almond meal (ground raw almonds)

½ cup golden flaxseed

½ cup untoasted wheat germ

¼ cup sesame seed

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon salt

1¾ cups unsweetened applesauce

1 11.75-ounce bottle light agave nectar

2 tablespoons walnut oil

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

1 cup dried cranberries

1 cup dried blueberries

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Directions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly spray two large shallow-sided baking pans with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, stir together oats, coconut, almond meal, flaxseed, wheat germ, sesame seed, cinnamon, cloves and salt; set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine applesauce, agave nectar, walnut oil and vanilla extract. Pour applesauce mixture over dry ingredients and stir well. Stir in pecans.
Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking pans. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until light golden and dry, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
Stir in berries. Store granola in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Serve as a snack, as a breakfast cereal with milk or over yogurt, ice cream or fruit.