Apple Cinnamon Granola
Easy granola that uses all the flavors of fall!
Ingredients
- 5 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup dried apple bits follow dehydrator instructions for homemade
- ¼ cup craisins
- ¼ cup cashews
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar + more as needed for flavor
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 2 egg whites whisked
Instructions
FOR HOMEMADE DRIED APPLES IN DEHYDRATOR (OPTIONAL):
- Core, peel and thinnly slice the apples. Arrange the apples in single layers on greased dehydrator pannels. Turn the dehydrator on to medium heat. Dry for 24 hours, until the apples are slightly browned and wrinkly. Store in an air tight container at room temperature until ready to make the granola.
FOR GRANOLA:
- Preheat the oven to 250 F (for a smaller batch, heat the oven to 300 F). In a large bowl, stir together the oats, cashews and cinnamon.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the honey, coconut oil and egg whites. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture while stirring until the dry mixture is completely coated.
- Spread the mixture onto a greased or parchment lined baking sheet. It's okay to have big clumps - but feel free to break up as desired.
- Bake for 45 minutes to an hour at 250 F (40-50 minutes at 300 F). Stir every 10-15 minutes to cook evenly.
- While the oats are still hot, stir in the dried apples and craisins. Taste a piece. If it is too plain, sprinkle on brown sugar. Cook for another 10 minutes then remove from the oven and cool completely.
- Transfer the cooked granola into large baggies or mason jars. Serve with yogurt and fruit. Enjoy!
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