This Apple Granola is made with delicious apple pie spices like cardamom and cinnamon. Enjoy it year-round!
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I have an undying love for granola!! It's somewhere right after God, my husband, and my baby.
Considering that, I cannot believe I went almost 6 months without posting a new recipe for my favorite breakfast and snack food. But I am here, right now, to remedy that situation.
I suppose it is not exactly apple or apple pie season, but aren't apples available pretty much year-round? At least apple sauce is and that's what we need for this apple pie granola.
Apple Pie Taste is In the Spices
The reason I am calling it apple pie granola are the delicious spices I added into the mix. I don't know if you buy spice mixes like pumpkin pie or apple pie mix, but I usually just mix my own. Considering, I have pretty much all the spices on hand separately and looking at the cost of a mix, it just makes sense to quickly stir/shake together a few.
There is cinnamon, our usual suspect. Seriously, what doesn't get better with a little cinnamon? And I don't mean just baked goods. Add a little nutmeg, allspice, and ground ginger plus some heavenly cardamom and your kitchen will almost smell like apple pie already.
Bake Apple Granola on Low Temperature and Stir Often
Similar to my pumpkin granola recipe, this mixture is rather wet before baking. We just need all that apple sauce for the amazing apple pie flavor. For this reason the granola is baked for quite a while on lower temperatures.
Just keep checking and stirring it every 10 minutes or so, for about 35-45 minutes until it is nicely golden brown. It might not seem very crunchy yet, but the granola with crisp up as it cools.
Eat This Apple Granola Any Time of the Day
As usual, I love having this granola for breakfast or to munch as a snack. Sometimes I will have it with just milk, but more often than not, it's topping a bowl of fruit and yogurt.
If you are loving granola as much as me, let me know - what kind of flavor combination would you like to see next?
Random Questions
Eating granola daily can be healthy in moderation, as it typically contains whole grains, nuts, and seeds. However, some store-bought varieties can be high in added sugars and calories. Opt for homemade versions with natural sweeteners and enjoy it in controlled portions.
The calorie content of apple granola can vary depending on the specific ingredients and serving size. Homemade granola typically ranges from 200 to 300 calories per serving, while commercial varieties may contain more due to added sugars and fats.
Oatmeal is often considered healthier due to its high fiber content and lower calorie density compared to some granola options. Granola can be nutritious but may contain more added sugars and fats. Opt for low-sugar and nutrient-dense granola varieties for a healthier option.
The recommended serving size for granola is generally around ⅓ to ½ cup, depending on your individual calorie needs. Be mindful of portion sizes, as granola can be calorie-dense. Consider pairing it with yogurt, fruits, or as a topping to maintain a balanced diet.
Other Granola Recipes
Check out these granola recipes for more granola deliciousness!
Recipe
Apple Granola
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup flax seeds
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup coconut unsweetened, shredded
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup almonds sliced
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice mix or ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon each cardamom, nutmeg, allspice, ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 cup applesauce homemade or unsweetened store-bought
- ½ cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Mix oats, all seeds, nuts and spices in a large bowl. Add melted coconut oil and applesauce and stir to combine.
- Spread onto a large baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Toss and bake another 10 minutes. Repeat tossing every 10 minutes for a total baking time of 35 - 45 minutes until granola turns golden. Granola will get crunchy as it cools.
- Once removed from the oven sprinkle with raisins and let granola cool at room temperature. Store in airtight containers at room temperature.
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Verleen
Yummy!! But can I substitute pecans or walnuts instead of almonds!! So many in my family are allergic to almonds! Thanks Verleen
Jennifer @ Leelalicious
Absolutely! I think that both pecans and walnuts sound like wonderful replacements for the almonds in this recipe.
Kristyn
What is the nutritional content?
Winnie
I have just recently discovered how great it is to make my own granola 🙂
I'm definitely going to try this recipe, as I loveeeeeeeee apples 🙂
Regina
Despite my love for granola, it also took me a while to discover making it myself. Now I love to come up with new flavor combinations and I am always open to suggestions 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter
Homemade granola is my favorite! I could make a meal out of it 🙂 Love this apple pie flavor! It sounds perfect and so delicious!
Regina
I am the same Kelly! When I am just by myself I could have granola or cereal all day long 😉
Jacquee | I Sugar Coat It!
Like you, I love me some homemade granola - I even top my oatmeal with the stuff for that added crunch. This flavour sounds perfect,especially since we have reverted to winter temps here.:(
Regina
Have totally done this too - make my oatmeal crunchy with granola 🙂 I hope you are having some warmer temps soon too. Hubby and I are enjoying beers on the deck right now! A first for this year 😀