Clean Eating Granola

In high school, I lived off of McDonalds fruit and yogurt parfaits.  I ate one almost everyday for lunch my senior year.  Fast forward a year or two (or twelve!) and here I am, still eating fruit and yogurt parfaits, only a much healthier version! My version!

If your looking for a McDonalds granola knock off, this recipe is not it.  This is a clean eating granola recipe that tastes very healthy.  Its sweet without being overpoweringly sweet.  The granola goes great in a bowl with milk for breakfast or to use for any of your snacking needs! :)

INGREDIENTS: (for granola only)

3 C rolled oats
1/2 C chopped walnuts
1/2 C natural, unsweetened applesauce
1/4 C honey
2 tsp. cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the oats and walnuts.  In a small bowl whisk together the applesauce, honey and cinnamon.  Add the wet mixture to the oat mixture and stir together until well incorporated.  Spread the granola mixture evenly over the prepared cookie sheet and bake for approx. 40-60 min. Stir every 10 minutes to avoid burning.  The granola is done when it feels dry and appears to be golden brown.  Cool completely before serving.  Store in an air tight container.  ENJOY!

To make a parfait like the one I made, use 1/2 C plain Greek yogurt.  Drizzle 1 TBSP of honey over the top.  Top with frozen berries (thawed of course, I like the Kirkland Signature three berry blend from Costco) and about 1/4 C of the granola.  I like to stir everything together really well before eating. 

Recipe from: thegraciouspantry.com