Gluten-Free "Caramel" Apple Granola
This Gluten-Free Caramel Apple Granola brings one of the best fall flavors and vibes with a healthy twist. Made with rolled oats, freeze dried granny smith apple slices, peanut butter, applesauce, coconut milk, nuts, dates, and make syrup. Simple to make and the final product is a series of crunchy and flavorful clusters. Perfect to have as a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free old fashion oats
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 5 dates (pitted)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tbsp peanut butter (creamy and unsalted)
- 1 oz bag freeze dried granny smith apple slices
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch pink salt
- 1 egg
Instructions
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Preheat oven at 325 degrees F. Line a 10 x 15 baking sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside. Coarsely chop freeze dried apples, walnuts and almonds. Chop dates into small pieces. In a large mixing bowl combine oats, freeze dried apples, dates, walnuts and almonds.
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Place a small saucepan on stovetop. Add coconut oil to saucepan and turn heat to low. Heat for a few seconds until coconut oil has melted. Once coconut oil has melted, add in peanut butter, applesauce, coconut milk maple syrup, vanilla extract and pink salt. Lightly simmer until all ingredients have combined well. About 2-3 minutes.
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Pour liquid mixture over dry ingredients. Toss making sure all dry ingredients are well coated with liquid mixture. Whisk egg and mix into coated oats.
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Pour mixture onto prepped baking sheet pan. Using a spatula, spread evenly throughout sheet pan making sure all oats are clustered together.
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Place sheet pan in oven and bake for 32 minutes.
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Remove granola from oven and allow it to cool-down for a bit. Once it has cooled-down enough that it can be handled, break granola into big clusters. Place granola in a large wide mouth mason jar or any airtight container. Keep granola refrigerated for up to 7 days.