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Apple Pie Granola

This Apple Pie Granola is jam-packed with hearty oats, walnuts, and cozy fall spices. It makes the perfect autumn snack and tastes like apple pie, in healthy form! 

This Apple Pie Granola is jam-packed with hearty oats, walnuts, and cozy fall spices. It makes the perfect autumn snack and tastes like apple pie, in healthy form!

Besides pumpkins, apples are the all-American, classic fall staple that you can find pretty much any where you go, especially in the midwest. Apple pies, apple pancakes, apple smoothies, and apple cider donuts grace my kitchen every year. And even though I eat apples year round, I love them even more in the fall. And since I’m a food blogger, I love to showcase my creativity and put my own twist on some of my favorite treats.

And one of my favorite, healthier snacks is granola. I love making my own versions, as the flavor combinations are endless! One of my first seasonal treats ever to be featured on this site was my Pumpkin Spice Granola from last fall. It quickly became a favorite of yours, and with good reason. The subtle pumpkin flavor, combined with the cozy spices created an irresistible crunch that was hard to resist.

This Apple Pie Granola is jam-packed with hearty oats, walnuts, and cozy fall spices. It makes the perfect autumn snack and tastes like apple pie, in healthy form!
Since I debuted that pumpkin granola with you, I’ve only made one other kind. My banana bread granola was popular in the spring and one of my favorites, too. So it only seemed fitting that I revive my love for this crunchy treat and create another fall flavor that would capture the essence of the season.

This Apple Pie Granola is jam-packed with hearty oats, walnuts, and cozy fall spices. It makes the perfect autumn snack and tastes like apple pie, in healthy form!

This Apple Pie Granola is naturally sweetened with applesauce, a combination of spices, brown sugar, and a touch of coconut oil. It’s a delicious way to fuel you up and keep you going all day long. It’s delicious when served over milk or just as a quick mid-morning snack.

This Apple Pie Granola is jam-packed with hearty oats, walnuts, and cozy fall spices. It makes the perfect autumn snack and tastes like apple pie, in healthy form!
I love baking granola, not only because of the taste, but also because it makes your house smell so good. When this Apple Pie Granola was baking, I couldn’t wait for it to be done so that I could sneak a handful (or three). The hearty texture and warm flavors just scream fall and all things apple-y delicious!

And because you know I’m all about easy recipes, this Apple Pie Granola is no exception. It takes about 5 minutes to prepare and then you can let the oven do the rest of the work. This granola is also easy to customize depending on your tastes. I chose to walnuts for an added crunch, but feel free to swap those out with almonds or pecans. Dried apples would also make a great addition to this tasty treat.

So the next time you’re in the mood for an apple treat, try out this Apple Pie Granola. It’s delicious by the handful or perfect when sprinkled onto some yogurt or your morning oatmeal.

This Apple Pie Granola is jam-packed with hearty oats, walnuts, and cozy fall spices. It makes the perfect autumn snack and tastes like apple pie, in healthy form!
Looking for more granola recipes? I’ve got you covered!

Yields 6-8 servings

Apple Pie Granola

This Apple Pie Granola is jam-packed with hearty oats, walnuts, and cozy fall spices. It makes the perfect autumn snack and tastes like apple pie, in healthy form!

5 minPrep Time

25 minCook Time

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a large baking pan with a silpat mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, walnuts, apple pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, applesauce, honey, and coconut oil until thoroughly combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients over the oats and stir well, ensuring that the oat mixture is entirely covered.
  5. Spread granola evenly onto prepared baking sheet and place into oven.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes to avoid burring.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool completely on baking tray.
  8. Enjoy!
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This Apple Pie Granola is jam-packed with hearty oats, walnuts, and cozy fall spices. It makes the perfect autumn snack and tastes like apple pie, in healthy form!

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  11. Apple pie anything is always a winner in my book, but spun into healthy and delicious granola? WOWZA! This is genius, Gayle (<-- I feel like I say that about EVERY post of yours!). I could (and will) totally nosh on this all day long! I love that you added walnuts to the mix! Sheer Perfection! Pinned! Cheers, my dear!
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  12. I love making granola -- it's so wholesome and delicious, and it sure does make your house smell good! This apple version sounds amazing and I love how easy it is! Pinned. :)
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  21. Poor apples, they get no love in October. It's all about pumpkin. But I love apple flavored things in the fall! Can't wait to make this granola. I can't believe it, but I actually have all the ingredients I need for this already at home!
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    • Apples definitely seem to go by the wayside in October, don't they? Hope you love this granola if you try it, Natalie!
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  26. I LOVE that you made this granola with coconut oil and applesauce! Yum!!!! Such a perfect Fall combo!
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