Last Updated on October 30, 2025 by Sarah Leadon
Apple pie granola is one of the best granolas you will ever taste. This oil-free granola is sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce and loaded with dehydrated apple slices. Apple pie granola is the perfect breakfast or the perfect afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need to make this delicious granola:
- Gluten-Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats: I like old-fashioned rolled oats because they hold thier shape better. They dont get soggy when mixed with other ingredients, and they have the perfect crunchy texture.
- Dehydrated Apple Chips: I used my dehydrated apple chips recipe, but you can use store-bought apple chips.
Scroll down to the recipe card to see the full list of ingredients and measurements.
Tips For Making Apple Pie Granola
- Use old-fashioned oats. They develop a crispy texture. Quick oats won’t give you the same texture. They’re too fine and tend to give the granola a soft texture.
- You need the maple syrup. It’s not just for sweetness! Maple syrup acts like a natural binder, helping the granola crisp and clump together as it bakes.
- Before baking, press the granola into an even layer on your baking sheet. This gives it more surface area to crisp up and helps it bake evenly.
- Stir it halfway. Stirring it halfway prevents the bottom of the granola from burning. The burnt bits have a bitter taste. Spread it back down into an even layer before you put it back in the oven.
- Let it cool completely. Granola firms up as it cools. It will also have large chunky pieces of granola if you let it cool.
Ways To Serve Apple Pie Granola
Here are some ways you can serve apple pie granola:
- Sprinkle granola on top of yogurt. You can also make a parfait by layering the granola with vanilla yogurt and sautéed apples or applesauce.
- Combine the granola with roasted almonds and dark chocolate chunks for a cozy trail mix.
- Sprinkle it over baked apples, pears, or peaches for a shortcut crisp instead of making a crumble topping.
- Use the granola as a crunchy topping for vanilla ice cream, apple pie, or baked custard.
- Use it as a filling for baked apples. Hollow out apples, fill with granola and a touch of butter, then bake until tender.
- Sprinkle granola over pancakes or waffles with warm apple compote and whipped cream.
Why Is My Granola Chewy And Not Crunchy?
If you bake the granola at a high temperature, some of the ingredients (nuts, seeds, etc.) will burn before they become crispy. Thats why you have to cook it at a lower temperature. You also have to stir it so it cooks evenly and let it cool completely.
How Do I Make Granola Crisp?
If your granola is not crunchy, you can still save it. Spread your granola out on a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer. Bake it at 400°F for 5 minutes. Keep an eye on it, and let it cool completely before storing.
Can I Use Quick Oats To Make Granola
Quick oats aren’t good for granola. They’re thinner and more processed than old-fashioned oats. They cook faster and don’t hold their shape well. You’ll end up with a soft granola with an almost powdery texture. For chunky, crunchy granola, stick with old-fashioned rolled oats. They’re sturdy and develop the perfect crunchy texture.
What About Steel-Cut Oats?
Steel-cut oats are even worse than quick oats for granola. They’re dense and take much longer to cook. They won’t soften or crisp in the oven. Only use old-fashioned oats for granola.
How To Store Apple Pie Granola
If you store it properly, apple pie granola will last for 1-2 weeks. Store it in an air-tight container. Store it at room temperature or in the fridge.
You can also store it in a freezer bag in the freezer for 3 months.
Apple Pie Granola (Oil-Free Granola)
16
servings10
minutes30
minutes250
kcal40
minutesThis cozy apple granola is crisp, chunky, and gently sweetened with maple syrup. It’s packed with warm spices, toasted oats, and real apple flavor. It’s perfect for snacking, layering over yogurt, or gifting during the fall.
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Ingredients
2 cups gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup dehydrated apple chips, chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup applesauce
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Set your oven to 300°F. Let it preheat. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the oats, dehydrated apple chips, walnuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- Whisk the applesauce and maple syrup in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir to combine and heat it for 30 seconds to a minute until it is warm.
- Add the vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
- Pour the applesauce into the oat mixture. Toss until the oats and nuts are coated in the wet ingredients.
- Spread the apple pie granola into an even layer and bake it for 15 minutes.
- Toss the granola and bake it for another 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the apple pie granola cool completely, then break it into smaller pieces.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 100
- Total number of serves: 1
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Potassium: 300mg
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Vitamin A: 10IU
- Vitamin C: 20mg
- Calcium: 100mg
- Iron: 2mg
- Vitamin D: 1mg
- Vitamin E: 5mg
- Vitamin K: 15mg
- Thiamin: 0.5mg
- Riboflavin: 0.6mg
- Niacin: 7mg
- Vitamin B6: 0.8mg
- Vitamin B12: 1.2mg
- Folate: 200mg
- Biotin: 30mg
- Pantothenic Acid: 5mg
- Phosphorus: 150mg
- Iodine: 150mg
- Magnesium: 100mg
- Zinc: 5mg
- Selenium: 70mg
- Copper: 0.5mg
- Manganese: 2mg
- Chromium: 35mg
- Molybdenum: 45mg
- Chloride: 2300mg
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