Applesauce Granola

This granola was such a winner!  Whole grain, low fat, no refined sugars, and best of all, everyone in my family LOVED it!

Applesauce Granola (only slightly adapted from macaroniandcheesecake.com)

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup dry sugar (I used coconut sugar, but brown would also be great here)
1 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (or canola would be fine)
1/4 tsp. salt
4 cups old fashioned oats
1 tsp. cinnamon

Directions:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

In a large microwavable bowl, add the applesauce, sugar, honey, oil, and salt.  Stir together and heat until the mixture is just warm to the touch (about 30 seconds at my house).

Add to the bowl the oats and cinnamon, and stir it around until the mixture is fully incorporated.

Spread oat mixture evenly onto a 9 x 13 baking sheet.  Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 10-15 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool completely.  Store in an airtight container.

ADD INS!!! Once the granola is made and cooled, I added some no-sugar added raisins and dates and ate it with milk like cereal. Some chopped nuts would be great too, and don't forget the potential for super parfaits with yogurt and fruit mixed in.