Apple Cinnamon Spice Granola

I love the flavors of fall, but it can be a bit much to indulge in pies and pastries on the daily. That’s why I came up with this recipe for a healthier option that doesn’t skimp on any of my favourite fall flavors. With apples, pecans, cinnamon, and maple you can enjoy a delicious fall treat any day of the week!

Is Granola a Healthy Breakfast Choice?

Granola can be a healthy breakfast option. You just need to keep track of the ingredient list and limit your portion sizes. 

Ingredients like oats and other whole grains are high in fiber, which helps your digestive system stay healthy. Nuts and seeds add heart-healthy fats and proteins, which are needed for steady energy supply throughout the day. They help you feel satisfied, as well.  Dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, and apricots offer many benefits because they are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. As long as you eat no more than half a cup, you’re on a great path with granola for breakfast!

Try to avoid granola that has more than 5 grams of added sugar per serving. Check the ingredients list! While you’re looking at added sugars, check out the calorie count per serving. If the granola has more than 300 calories per serving, you might want to find another option!

Apple Cinnamon Spice Granola

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• Author: Amy Price

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Description

Start your morning with a taste of autumn. 

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Ingredients

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• 4 cups rolled oats
• 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
• 3/4 cup pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup hemp hearts
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup apple sauce
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp maple extract
• 1 egg white (optional but helps to make larger chunks!)
• 2/3 cup dried apple slices, chopped

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Instructions

1. Preheat over to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Mix together the oats, pumpkin seeds, pecans/walnuts, hemp hearts, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.
3. Melt your coconut oil and mix together with maple syrup, apple sauce, vanilla, maple extract and egg white (if using) in a separate bowl).
4. Combine all ingredients, making sure to coat everything.
5. Spread out on the baking sheet and press everything down so that it’s compact.
6. Bake for 13 minutes, then add the chopped dried apple slices, give everything a stir and press down again.
7. Bake for 13-15 more minutes, until lightly browned. You can bake for a couple minutes more if you want it really crunchy but watch so that it doesn’t get over-baked.
8. Let cool fully on baking sheet before breaking into pieces.
9. Enjoy!

Story and Photography by Amy Price

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