Description
Sweet apple pieces mingle with toasty oats and almonds, all coated in maple-cinnamon syrup that bakes into golden, crunchy clusters. Each spoonful fills your kitchen with warm spice and nutty aroma—perfect for a bright morning bowl.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped dried apples
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil, then stir in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the syrup mixture over the rolled oats and chopped almonds in a large bowl and mix until all dry ingredients are evenly coated.
- Spread the granola mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then stir gently and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet to crisp up.
- Once cooled, stir in the chopped dried apples and transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- You can substitute chopped walnuts or pecans for the almonds if preferred
- For a lighter sweetness, reduce the maple syrup to 1/4 cup and increase coconut oil by 1 tablespoon
- Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks
- Enjoy as a breakfast cereal with milk or yogurt, or as a snack on its own