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Apple Granola with Cinnamon and Currants
Apples, cinnamon and currants introduce fall into your breakfast routine.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 320 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 packages (1.2 oz each) Trader Joe's Freeze Dried Fuji Apple Slices broken into pieces
- 1/2 cup dried currants
Instructions
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Heat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium saucepan over, combine honey, maple syrup, applesauce and coconut oil.
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Bring the mixture to a boil and immediately turn down to medium-low to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring often until the mixture thickens just a little. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
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Mix the oats, almonds, cinnamon, allspice and salt in a large bowl.
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Pour the applesauce mixture over the oat mixture. Stir to coat thoroughly, and spread evenly on the baking sheet.
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Bake the granola for about 45 minutes, stirring every ten minutes, until the granola is golden brown and crisp. Keeping an eye on it towards the end of the baking time.
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When crispy and golden, remove from oven and stir in the dried apples and currants.
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Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet. It will crisp up more as it cools. Store the granola in a large, airtight container.
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Serve with milk or on top of yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Apple Granola with Cinnamon and Currants
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 320
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.