Spiced Apple Granola {Gluten Free, Vegan}
Spiced Apple Granola is perfect for fall breakfasts and snacks, especially as it is full of warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and of course – apples. Suitable for Vegan and Gluten Free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers Points.
I am lucky enough to be surrounded by a lot of apple trees, so in the fall we picking up windfalls, and take wheelbarrows of them to make apple juice and gallons of Apple cider too.
And when we have more apples than we could possibly eat, we make this Cinnamon Apple Granola in bulk and eat some for breakfast, for a healthier snack and topped with yoghurt and fruit for a dessert. Soooooo sooooo good.
Apple Granola: Why You’ll Love It
- This homemade granola super affordable and is made entirely of everyday store cupboard staples.
- It is very very easy to make! Mix, bake and go.
- Immensely adaptable. There are virtually limitless ways you can adapt and vary the flavors to suit your tastes and mood.
- It is easy to double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd.
- Prep-ahead Ease. You can whip up a big batch and keep till needed.
- Get the kids cooking – they particularly love the mixing bit, as well as trying it at all stages.
- If you love apple crisp with granola topping then you can simply use this homemade granola and you are good to go.
How To Make Apple Granola
- Heat the oven to fan assisted 275F /120C / 140C / gas 1.
- Mix syrup ingredients together in a pot and warm gently on the cooker until combined.
- Stir the spices and apple into the oats, add in the syrup and combine thoroughly.
- Spread mixture in a thin layer onto a baking tray (you might need two trays) and bake for 20 mins.
- Then add in the nuts, mix again and bake for another 20 mins.
- Remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Stir in any extra fruits or nuts (if you are using) and then serve.
Apple Cinnamon Granola Tips
- You need old fashioned rolled oats (not the quick cook variety) for this recipe.
- Make sure to cut the apples a little smaller than 1 cm cubes otherwise they won’t dry out properly.
- Use sweeter apples for a sweeter tasting apple granola.
- This is not too sweet – I like my granola that way. But you can double the syrup mixture if you prefer.
- Do make sure to cook the granola at the temperature the recipe calls for. If you cook it at a high temperature you risk the granola not drying out but actually burning.
Apple Granola Variations
- Vary the nuts you add in. Cashews, walnuts, pecans and hazelnuts are all great choices.
- Try different spices – cardamom and ginger work too.
- Vary the grains. You can add grains like quinoa into this granola.
Apple Granola Storing Tips
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- When the apple is properly dried, I have stored this for up to 6 weeks with no problems.
Apple Granola Weight Watchers Points
There are 6 Freestyle SmartPoints in a serving of Spiced Apple Granola.
More Granola Recipes
Below are some other granola recipes you might like.
Pistachio and goji berry granola.
Coconut granola from Blahnik Baker.
Originally published Oct 2014*
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Spiced Apple Granola
Ingredients
For the syrup
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the oats
- 2 1/2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 apple, peeled and diced they need to be a tiny bit smaller than 1 cm cubed, or they won't dry properly
- 6 tbsp slivered almonds
- 4 tbsp dried fruits optional
Instructions
- Mix syrup ingredients together in a pot and warm gently on the cooker until combined.
- Stir the spices and apple into the oats.
- Heat the oven to fan assisted 120C / 140C / 275F / gas 1.
- Add the syrup to the oat mix and combine thoroughly.
- Spread mixture in a thin layer onto a baking tray (you might need two trays) and bake for 20 mins.
- Then add in the nuts, mix again and bake for another 20 mins.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Stir in fruits if you are using and serve.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Apple Cinnamon Granola Tips
- You need old fashioned rolled oats (not the quick cook variety) for this recipe.
- Make sure to cut the apples a little smaller than 1 cm cubes otherwise they won't dry out properly.
- Use sweeter apples for a sweeter tasting apple granola.
- This is not too sweet - I like my granola that way. But you can double the syrup mixture if you prefer.
- Do make sure to cook the granola at the temperature the recipe calls for. If you cook it at a high temperature you risk the granola not drying out but actually burning.
My family loves home made granola, and I know this spiced apple granola recipe is going to be a huge hit!
How great does this look?! I’m obsessed with granola, and this apple version sounds like the perfect fall breakfast! Can’t wait to give it a try!
My husband loves granola. It makes for such a great, healthy snack. I am adding this to my recipe rotation. He will be so excited when he tries it.
Granola is such a versatile recipe and I’m loving the Fall season feel of this Apple Spice version!
One of the best granolas is the one that has apple flavor! 🙂 Oh, and cinnamon, too! Really keen to start a new day with this delicious granola!
I would love to eat this as a cereal for sure, Bintu 🙂
Your recipes always make my heart happy…seriously, can you come over and cook breakfast for me one morning?;-)
Yum! I can almost smell the aroma of apple through my screen! My oven is broken so I can’t really do anything at the mo 🙁
Hey Sylvia, you could make it on the stove top too you know.
Lately, I can’t get enough of granola, so this is perfect!
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this looks amazing. oh my god I want this now haha x
I aim to tempt you Chloe
I love when the fall and winter comes. It means more oatmeal types of dishes. This would definitely fall right into the season. Wish I was around lots of apple trees…
Hopefully you can get some good apple bargains around you?
Nice recipe – great for this time of year.
I wish I was surrounded by apple trees. Love this granola!!
I love any kind of homemade granola, but this really appeals to me. I love the idea of the little squares of dried apple … especially with the maple syrup. Mmm … I’ve just had dinner but now you’ve got me thinking about tomorrow’s breakfast and wishing I had some of this!
I have to be honest, I’m not the biggest fan of granola, I’ve always found it so dry but this sounds like it would be nice x
I have never made granola before will book mark and try.
I’m going to send this recipe to Jonny & see if he wants to give it a go. I’m sure it works out far cheaper than buying granola and you know exactly what’s going in it too!
Janie x
that sounds delicious, and a nice change from the (uncooked) oats, yoghurt and fruit I have for breakfast at the moment. At what stage do you add the apple, and do you need to do anything to dry it out?
I just updates the recipe BM- you stir in the apple at the start with the spices.
This sounds really good. It’s a pity the recipe only uses one apple though. You’d have to eat some every day for a year to use up 365! Hehe. Wish I had spare apples.
You can easily double up the recipe or even double up the apple.
I am obsessed with granola at the minute, so would love this x
Hey fellow obsessed with granola foodie.