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Small Batch Apple Granola

This small batch apple granola is made with oats, a fresh apple, warm spices, nuts, and a touch of maple syrup. Baked until golden and crisp, it’s perfect for breakfast, snacking, or topping yogurt and fruit.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: apple granola, apple pie granola, baked apple granola, baked granola, fresh apple granola, granola
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup chopped almonds
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅛ teaspoon allspice
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup diced apples (about 1 large apple)
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  • In a large bowl, mix oats, coconut, walnuts, almonds, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
  • In a small pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in maple syrup and salt, then remove from heat and add vanilla.
  • Pour the butter mixture over the oat mixture and stir until coated.
  • Fold in the diced apples.
  • Spread the mixture evenly on a rimmed sheet pan.
    Pro Tip: Spread the granola well. The apples add moisture, and even spreading helps it bake up crisp.
  • Bake for 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even toasting.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Customize It: Swap in your favorite nuts or dried fruits, keeping the amounts the same.
  • Make Clusters: For chunky granola, press the mixture into small ovals on the baking sheet during the first 10 minutes of baking.
  • Cool Completely: Let the granola cool before storing to ensure it crisps up properly.
  • Re-Crisp If Needed: If it softens, spread on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F for 7–8 minutes to bring back the crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg

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