The Best HEALTHY GRANOLA with Apples & Cinnamon | GF & VEGAN

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🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

dried cranberries

🥗Healthier: raisins

💰Cheaper: dried cherries

Raisins are often less expensive and still provide sweetness.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers health benefits while being versatile.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Peanuts are a cost-effective nut alternative.

Add 3 cups of rolled oats into a mixing bowl.

Add 1 cup of quinoa flakes to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of sliced almonds to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of coconut flakes to the bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of nutmeg, along with a generous pinch of sea salt, to the bowl.

Stir all of the dry ingredients together and set aside.

In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut oil, maple syrup, and applesauce until smooth and creamy. If the coconut oil is solid, melt it over the stove or in the microwave.

Pour the wet ingredients into the mixing bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until fully coated.

Transfer the mixture onto a baking sheet.

Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even cooking.

Add 1/2 cup of diced dried apple to the granola and stir it in. Optionally, return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to crisp the apples.

Let the granola cool completely before transferring it to a storage container.

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