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Healthy Apple Pie Granola

Healthy Apple Pie Granola for Cozy Mornings at Home

A delicious Healthy Apple Pie Granola that captures the essence of apple pie flavors while being nutritious and guilt-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Granola Base
  • 3 cups Old Fashion Rolled Oats Opt for gluten-free if needed.
  • 1 cup Walnuts Can be substituted with pecans or almonds.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Adjust according to taste preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional; can be swapped with allspice.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher or sea salt is preferable.
  • 1 cup Red Apple (e.g., Honeycrisp) Provides natural sweetness and moisture.
Binding and Sweetening
  • 1/2 cup Melted Coconut Oil Can be replaced with avocado oil or butter.
  • 1/2 cup Real Maple Syrup (or Honey) Maple syrup keeps it vegan.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best results.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the old-fashioned rolled oats, chopped walnuts, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Add the cubed red apple into the dry mixture and fold gently.
  4. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil, then mix in the maple syrup and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the wet mixture over the dry mixture and mix well to coat.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and press down gently.
  7. Bake for 22 to 28 minutes, stirring gently halfway through.
  8. Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet for about 20 minutes before breaking into clusters.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in a sealed bag for up to three months.

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