Description

Save a few extra dollars with this nut-free apple and cinnamon granola. Made with a combination of old-fashioned oats, dried apple, apple sauce, and coconut, this granola recipe offers just the right amount of sweetness without going overboard.

Ingredients

4 cups old-fashioned oats

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

2 tbsp chia seeds

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1/4 cup canola oil

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce

6 tbsp maple syrup

2 tsp vanilla

2 cups apple chips or dried apples

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉/180C and line a large baking sheet (or 2 smaller) with parchment paper.
Combine the old-fashioned oats, ground cinnamon, salt, chia seeds, shredded coconut, canola oil, melted coconut oil, apple sauce, maple syrup and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Stir until the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mix.
Pour the oat mixture on to the lined baking sheet and insert the baking sheet into the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Stir after 10 minutes to prevent uneven baking.
Remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool. Chop the apple chips/ dried apples into 1/2 inch (1cm) pieces.
Add the apple pieces to the granola, mix, and store in an airtight container.