Apple Pie Granola with Cinnamon
This healthy Apple Pie Granola tastes like fall in a bowl! It's made rolled oats, fresh apple, a crunchy blend of nuts and seeds, chopped dates, and warm cinnamon, all lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup! It's easy to make, and you can prep a whole batch in 30 minutes. 😊 As a dietitian, I use it to top Greek yogurt bowls for breakfast or a snack.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup diced apple
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- ¼ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup honey (or maple syrup)
- ¼ cup avocado oil (or extra-virgin olive oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 dates, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325℉ (160°C) and prep a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients including the oats, apples, nuts, seeds, salt, and cinnamon. Do not add the dates yet!
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients including the oil, honey, and vanilla. Then, add the wet mixture to the dry and stir together until well combined.
- Spread the granola mixture on the baking sheet in an even layer and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 8-10 minutes. The granola is done when it’s golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the granola cool.
- Once cooled to room temperature, stir in the chopped dates and break it into clumps.
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Notes
Expert Tips
- Use rolled (old-fashioned) oats instead of quick oats. Rolled oats will crisp up better in homemade granola.
- When the granola mixture is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool to room temperature before stirring it or breaking it apart. This is what helps form the big clusters.
- Add in the dates after the granola has baked and cooled. I tried adding it with the other ingredients and I personally thought it was too chewy and it hardened a bit when baked. Adding it after the granola bakes keeps the dates nice and tender.
- Store it for up to 3 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge or at room temperature or 3-6 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 70mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13g
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