Name: Homemade Apple Pie Spiced Granola
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg; 0.25 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 cup coconut oil; 0.333 cup pure maple syrup; 0.25 cup apple juice or cider; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup apple chips or dried apples; 0.667 cup pecans

Breakfast, snack, dessert… Homemade Apple Pie Spiced Granola is all of the above! This baked granola is crunchy, bursting with flavor, and so easy to make. Make-ahead for super quick on-the-go breakfast with milk or yogurt!

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Ingredients

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Homemade Apple Pie Spiced Granola

3 cups old fashioned rolled oats

1 tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

¼ tsp ground ginger

1 tsp kosher salt

½ cup coconut oil

⅓ cup pure maple syrup

¼ cup apple juice or cider

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup apple chips or dried apples

⅔ cup pecans

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt together. If your pecans are untoasted, add those too, otherwise add them at the end so they don’t burn. Next, add the wet ingredients to the bowl: melted coconut oil, maple syrup, apple juice, and vanilla. Stir the oatmeal mixture until all the oats are saturated and no more liquid remains at the bottom of the bowl.

Line a rimmed baking sheet pan with parchment paper for easy clean up, then spread the oat mixture on the pan in an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking. Take the granola out of the oven when it appears golden brown and toasty. When it comes out of the oven, leave it alone for several minutes while it cools and crisps.

Once the granola has cooled for at least 20 minutes, add the toasted pecans and dried apples. Apple chips are my favorite, but any style of dried or freeze-dried apple (pictured) will work. Mix together and then transfer the mixture into storage containers with lids. I used two pint and a half sized mason jars.

Serve after the granola has cooled completely. Enjoy as a snack or part of a meal with milk or yogurt and fresh fruit. Store in sealed containers on the counter for up to 7 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Stir Every 10 Minutes 🥄
Stir your granola every 10 minutes during baking to ensure even toasting and prevent burning, especially around the edges where it crisps faster.
Toast Spices First 🌟
Bloom your cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in the warm coconut oil before mixing with oats to deepen their flavors and eliminate any raw spice taste.
Cool Before Storage ❄️
Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet for 15-20 minutes after baking—it will continue crisping up as it cools, preventing soggy granola.
Toss Apple Chips Last 🍎
Add dried apple pieces after baking and cooling to prevent them from becoming too brittle or losing their chewy texture from prolonged heat exposure.
Use Parchment for Easy Release 📄
Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup effortless while ensuring even heat distribution underneath.