Description
Golden clusters of oats and almonds bathed in maple syrup and spices fill the kitchen with cozy cinnamon aromas. Chewy dried apples add sweet pops of flavor in every crunchy spoonful.
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