Healthy Apple Pie Granola
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Healthy Apple Pie Granola
Description
This recipe combines rolled oats and chopped walnuts with diced apples seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg for a spiced, textured granola. Melted coconut oil and maple syrup or honey coat all the ingredients, providing moisture and aiding in crispness as it bakes. Spreading the mixture thin on a parchment-lined sheet allows even baking and a crunchier finish.
Baked at 325°F for 22 to 28 minutes with stirring halfway through, the granola forms clusters once cooled despite initially appearing soft. The warming spices and tender bits of apple add aromatic elements reminiscent of apple pie in a portable, shelf-stable form.
Enjoy this granola over yogurt, with milk, or as a snack. The combination of nuts, spices, and fruit makes it versatile for mornings or midday energy. Storage in airtight containers preserves freshness up to a week, with longer freezer storage also possible.
Walnuts can be replaced with pecans or almonds. Honey can substitute the maple syrup. The variety of apple can be adjusted, though sweeter types are preferred for balance against spices.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups rolled oats gluten-free if needed
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup apple peeled, cored, and cut into ¼ inch cubes, red, about 1, variety Honeycrisp preferred
- ⅓ cup coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey, real
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cubed apples. Then, pour in the coconut oil, maple syrup and/or honey and vanilla on top. Then stir until all oats are completely coated.
- Spread the granola on the lined baking sheet in an even layer and press down using a spatula. The thinner the layer of granola, the crunchier it will be.
- Bake for a total of 22 - 28 minute. Stir the granola halfway (for extra-chunky granola, re-press the stirred granola down with your spatula). The granola may look underdone, but it will crisp up as it cools - trust me.
- Let cool for at least 20 minutes before breaking apart undisturbed! Once it is cooled, break it up into clusters. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week, or in a sealed freezer-safe bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Omit walnuts to make this recipe nut-free if desired.
- Honey or maple syrup can be used interchangeably as the sweetener.
- Use your preferred apple variety; sweeter apples like Honeycrisp work well, while tart varieties like Granny Smith may alter the flavor profile.
- Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months.
- Nutritional info is based on a ¼ cup serving size.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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