This Apple Pie Granola recipe is jam-packed with hearty oats, walnuts, and cozy fall spices. It makes for a great snack or healthy breakfast and tastes like apple pie, plus it’s gluten free!
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
What Makes This Apple Pie Granola So Great
- This granola recipe is so easy! It only takes about 5 minutes to prepare and then you can let the oven do the rest of the work.
- The ingredients super versatile – there are lots of way to change it up to accommodate different palates!
- There are lots of ways to enjoy it! Eat it for breakfast with milk, as an afternoon snack, or sprinkled on top of ice cream for dessert!
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 great served with yogurt for breakfast or just as a quick mid-morning snack.
Cooking Tips
- If you’re out of apple pie spice (or just don’t have it), you can use 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon of allspice instead.
- Be sure to stir the granola as it’s cooking! If you just let it be, it won’t brown evenly and could burn.
- Store the granola in an air-tight container in a cool place for several weeks, or in the refrigerator for several months. Alternatively, you can store it in the freezer, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and sealed in a plastic bag.
Variations
- Swap out the walnuts for a different variety, like almonds or pecans!
- Try adding in some dried diced apples for extra apple flavor! Add them in after the granola is done cooking (when it’s cooling) so they don’t burn.
- Add in some quinoa to pack to extra protein into this granola! Sub out 1/2 cup of the granola for 1/2 cup of uncooked quinoa and prepare as written.
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!
How to Make Apple Pie Granola
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking pan with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, walnuts, apple pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, apple sauce, honey, and coconut oil until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the oats and stir well, ensuring that the oat mixture is entirely covered.
- Spread the granola evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and place into the oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes to avoid burning.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the baking tray. Enjoy!
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.
Looking for more granola recipes? I’ve got you covered!
- Banana Bread Granola
- Pumpkin Spice Granola
- Strawberry Peanut Butter Granola
- Cranberry Pistachio Granola Bites
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Apple Pie Granola
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a large baking pan with a silpat mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, walnuts, apple pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, applesauce, honey, and coconut oil until thoroughly combined. Pour the wet ingredients over the oats and stir well, ensuring that the oat mixture is entirely covered.
- Spread granola evenly onto prepared baking sheet and place into oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes to avoid burning. Remove from oven and let cool completely on baking tray.
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