Cinnamon Apple Granola is the perfect topper for desserts or breakfast items. Easy to make with all the best fall flavors!

Cinnamon Apple Granola

Each morning this week when I’ve taken the dog outside I’ve felt that approaching crisp fall air and I’m loving it. There’s just a hint of coolness, and a touch of color starting to appear in the trees. Fall is on its merry way and I cannot wait.

With the arrival of my favorite season, I’m beginning to dabble in the kitchen with some fallish recipes. Today I’m debuting Cinnamon Apple Granola, I think you’ll enjoy it as much as my family has.

Cinnamon Apple Granola is a very simple recipe to make, it uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and refrigerator. Let the kids help with this recipe, it is that easy to prepare.

What I like about making granola in my own kitchen is that you know exactly what is going into the mixture. I don’t like surprises, and when a recipe is this simple why not make it at home.

You can easily make a larger batch of this tasty snack by doubling the recipe. Bonus…your house will smell terrific from the aroma. Who needs a scented candle when you have great fall flavors cooking in the kitchen?

We’ve thoroughly enjoyed eating our homemade granola as a snack item. But, be sure to add it on top of oatmeal, yogurt, homemade applesauce, and even ice cream. You’ll love it.

What ingredients do you need to make Cinnamon Apple Granola?

Oats
Mixed Nuts
Applesauce
Cinnamon
Sugar
Vanilla Extract
Butter
Sea Salt

Some tips for making Cinnamon Apple Granola:

I did not make my own applesauce, I had a large amount on hand in my pantry. I also did not use a chunky variety.
If you like additional fall spices add them in. A touch of ground ginger or nutmeg would be lovely.
Substitute honey or brown sugar for regular sugar if you’d like.
Line your baking tray with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
After the granola has cooled, store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Simple steps for making Cinnamon Apple Granola:

Preheat the oven to 350° degrees F. In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, and sugar.

Stir in applesauce, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and a dash of sea salt.

Mix well, making sure everything is evenly coated.

Pour mixture onto a baking sheet. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove and let cool. The granola will become more crunchy as it cools. Store in an airtight container after cooling.

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Cinnamon Apple Granola

Cinnamon Apple Granola is the perfect topper for desserts or breakfast items. Easy to make with all the best fall flavors!

Ingredients

2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup mixed nuts, chopped
2⁄3 cup applesauce
2 Tablespoons butter, melted
1⁄4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
dash of sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350° degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, and sugar.
3. Stir in applesauce, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and a dash of sea salt. Mix well, making sure everything is evenly coated.
4. Pour mixture onto a baking sheet. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
5. Remove and let cool. The granola will become more crunchy as it cools.

6. Store in an airtight container after cooling.

Cinnamon Apple Granola