Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a 9x13” baking pan with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Toast nuts and/or oatmeal in oven for 5 minutes if desired.

Mix oats, nuts, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.

Combine applesauce, brown sugar, and honey in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until mixture begins to boil. Add vanilla and stir; remove from heat.

Pour over dry mixture, stirring until well-coated. Transfer to pan and, using a spatula, press oats evenly into pan.

Bake until top is golden brown (25-30 minutes), stirring every 10 minutes or so. Transfer pan to rack and cool for 30 minutes – 1 hour to make it crispy.
Using the foil as an aid, lift out of pan and crumble into pieces, mixing in craisins and/or raisins.