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Fresh Apple Pie Granola

Fresh Apple Pie Granola: Your Cozy Morning Delight

Fresh Apple Pie Granola combines wholesome ingredients for a cozy, gluten-free breakfast or snack experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Granola Base
  • 3 cups Rolled Oats Substitute with jumbo oats for a heartier texture.
  • 1 cup Almonds Can be replaced with walnuts or pecans.
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances flavors of the granola.
Spices
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Powder Adjust more or less to taste.
  • ½ tsp Clove Powder Can be omitted if preferred.
  • ½ tsp Nutmeg Powder Omit for a simpler spice blend.
Main Flavor
  • 1 large Apple (diced) Do not peel for added fiber.
Binding and Sweetening
  • ⅓ cup Coconut Oil (melted) Substitute with olive oil or vegan butter.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Can be swapped for almond extract.
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce Can use pumpkin puree as an alternative.
  • ⅓ cup Maple Syrup Honey or agave can be used instead.
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar Can be replaced with white sugar or omitted.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped almonds, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, applesauce, maple syrup, and brown sugar.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and fold until combined.
  5. Spread the granola mixture on the baking sheet, pressing down gently.
  6. Bake for 60-65 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes, until golden brown.
  7. Remove from oven and cool completely before breaking into clusters.
  8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Customize with different nuts or dried fruits as desired. Monitor the baking closely to prevent burning.

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