Homemade Apple Cinnamon Granola is a crunchy fall treat that's perfect for breakfast or a snack right out of the jar!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Though this granola is made with all those fall flavors, I love making it all year long. It's a great way to start your day, filled with whole grains. Enjoy it for a quick and easy breakfast, lunchbox snack, or afternoon pick me up.
Granola is perfect for meal prep, because you can make it on Sunday to enjoy throughout the week. It's easy to make, simply mix everything together in a large bowl, then bake!
Are you looking for more fall recipes? I've got plenty!
Apple Cinnamon Granola Ingredients
It's made with vegan pantry and kitchen staples, including all those warm fall flavors like cinnamon, maple and apple.
- Oats: Be sure to use old fashioned rolled oats, and not quick oats.
- Almonds: Sliced almonds. You can swap out for your favorite kind of nuts.
- Spices: Warm spices complement the apple flavor including cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Salt: To balance out the flavors.
- Maple Syrup: Pure maple syrup. You could substitute for honey if you aren't making it vegan, though I love the flavor the maple syrup gives to this granola.
- Applesauce: Unsweetened applesauce.
- Coconut Oil: Melted, refined coconut oil makes this granola nice and crispy. You could substitute for your favorite neutral-flavored oil.
- Vanilla Extract: Pure vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Dried Apples: Choose either soft or crispy dried apples. I like to use these Bare Apple Chips and break them up into smaller pieces.
*The full ingredient list with amounts is in the recipe card below.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Homemade granola is simple to make and tastes so much better than store-bought.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and sea salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, applesauce, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until combined. Pour over the oat mixture and stir until coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway, until golden brown.
- Cool completely, the granola will crisp up as it cools. Stir in the dried apples. Store in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Homemade Granola Tip: If you prefer larger crunchy clusters, don't stir it too much when adding in the dried apples and gently pour it into a storage container. This way you won't break up the clusters.
Variations
I love this apple cinnamon granola as it is, however if you want to make some adjustments, here are some suggestions.
- Make it gluten free by using certified gluten free oats.
- For a nut free granola, just leave out the almonds and add a little more oats. Or you can substitute for pepitas or your favorite seeds.
- Swap out the almonds for pecans, walnuts, or your other preferred nut.
- Add more dried fruit like dried cranberries or raisins. Stir these in once the granola has cooled.
- Stir in chocolate chips or M&M's to the cooled granola for more of a trail mix flavor.
Serving Suggestions
My favorite way to eat this granola is like cereal in a bowl with a splash of almond milk. You can use whatever dairy milk or plant-based milk you like.
Other great ways to enjoy it are straight from the jar, on top of yogurt, or layered into a yogurt parfait.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Though you can use quick oats in granola, old fashioned oats are best since they retain their texture and shape. Quick oats will take much less time to bake, so if you do use them, you will have to adjust your recipe accordingly.
You should add dried fruit to granola after baking it. If you add it before baking, it could burn.
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Apple Cinnamon Granola
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: about 4 cups 1x
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
Homemade Apple Cinnamon Granola is a crunchy fall treat that's perfect for breakfast or a snack right out of the jar!
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- ¾ cup sliced almonds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried apples
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and sea salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, applesauce, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until combined. Pour over the oat mixture and stir until coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway, until golden brown.
- Cool completely, the granola will crisp up as it cools. Stir in the dried apples. Store in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 259
- Sugar: 11.8 g
- Sodium: 83.2 mg
- Fat: 9.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 35.4 g
- Fiber: 5.3 g
- Protein: 5.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: granola, apple cinnamon, breakfast, fall recipe
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