Spiced Apple Granola
The warm spices, pecan bits and dried apple add a hint of seasonal flavor that will quickly make this your preferred fall snack whether you much on it by the handful, enjoy it as a cereal or sprinkle it over yogurt for a delicious treat.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: The Kitchen Prep
- 2 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup toasted chopped pecans
- ¼ cup ground flax & chia mix
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped dried apples or apple chips
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, pecans, flax & chia. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, bring coconut oil, maple syrup and honey to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer for about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Pour the mixture over the oats and quickly stir until everything is coated and combined.
Scoop out onto lined baking pan and bake for about 15 minutes or until just golden and fragrant.
Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before stirring in dried apples or apple chips. Store in an airtight container.
Variations
- Use a chai spice blend or your favorite blend of spices to give it some extra flair.
- Try out a different nut such as walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts.
- Add shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor.
Diet-Specific Substitutions
- Vegan: Omit honey and use maple syrup in its place.
- Gluten-free: Make sure to use certified gluten free oats.