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peanut butter apple pie granola

Healthy Peanut Butter Apple Pie Granola

This granola is reminiscent of cozy apple pie with a peanut butter twist!
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple pie granola, fall recipes, Healthy, Homemade, Peanut butter, peanut butter apple pie, peanut butter apple pie granola, winter recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 210kcal

Equipment

  • 1 half sheet baking tray, lined with parchment paper

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (160 g) old fashioned oats
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into small 1/4 inch thick pieces
  • 1/4 cup (28 g) ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup (37 g) peanuts
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (54 g) smooth peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup (54 g) coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup (85 g) real maple syrup, substitute honey
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Heat the Oven: Arrange a rack in the top third of the oven. Heat the oven to 325℉ and line a half sheet baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Set aside.
  • Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a small, heatproof bowl, combine the peanut butter and coconut oil. Microwave on high for 20 to 30 second intervals, until the coconut oil is melted. Add the vanilla and maple syrup and stir to combine.
  • Mix the Wet Ingredients into the Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. Spread the granola mixture on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the Granola: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even browning. The granola is done when it a light golden brown. it will continue to crisp up once it cools. Once cool completely, transfer to a air-tight container and store at room temperature.
    Storing tip: The granola can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge or at room temp, or up to three months in the freezer in a freezer bag.

Notes

Best apples for baking: Golden Delicious, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, and Honeycrisp.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal