Description
A healthy, homemade granola with the warm flavors of apple pie. Made with oats, pecans, fresh apple, and warm spices, sweetened with maple syrup. Perfect as a crunchy topping for yogurt, oatmeal, or enjoyed by the handful.
Ingredients
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 large apple, cored and finely diced
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons ground cinnamo
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a large bowl, combine oats and pecans. Add the diced apple
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt
- Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients. Stir well until everything is evenly coated
- Spread mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Press down slightly for clusters
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brow
- Let cool completely on the baking sheet (it will crisp up). Then break into clusters
Notes
For nut-free version, substitute pumpkin seeds for pecans.
Can substitute honey for maple syrup if desired.
Add dried cranberries or raisins after baking for extra texture.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
To re-crisp, spread on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F for 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 28 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approx. 55g)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: apple pie granola, healthy granola, apple cinnamon granola