Apple Oat-Quinoa Granola Recipe

Name: Apple Oat-Quinoa Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Apples:; 3 apples, cored and diced; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Granola:; 1/3 cup honey; 1/4 cup applesauce; 1/4 cup coconut oil; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups rolled oats; 1/2 cup coarsely ground almonds; 1/2 cup flaked coconut

Servings: persons

Apples:
3 apples, cored and diced
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Granola:
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup quinoa
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup coarsely ground almonds
1/2 cup flaked coconut

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2
Spread diced apples on baking sheet. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons cinnamon and 1 teaspoon nutmeg on top.
3
Bake apples in the preheated oven, stirring at 10-minute intervals, until tender but not over-crisp, about 40 minutes total.
4
Mix honey, applesauce, coconut oil, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, ginger, and cloves together in a large bowl. Stir in quinoa. Let sit, about 5 minutes.
5
Stir oats, almond, and coconut into the honey mixture. Spread evenly over baked apple pieces.
6
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring at 10-minute-intervals, until granola is golden brown and crispy, about 40 minutes. Cool completely before storing, 30 minutes to 1 hour.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Apples:, 3 apples, cored and diced, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Apple Oat-Quinoa Granola falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Apple Oat-Quinoa Granola

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