Best Granola Recipe for Fall, & GF, DF Apple “Pie”

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Best Granola Recipe for Fall, & GF, DF Apple “Pie”

All the best fall ingredients go into this homemade granola recipe! Layer it with spiced apples in a maple glaze, and top with whipped coconut cream for a "pie," so delish you'll never miss the gluten, dairy, or refined sugar.

Prep Time20

Cook Time45

Total Time1 5

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fall granola

Servings:

Calories: 549kcal

Ingredients

For the Granola

3 cups old fashioned oats (make sure they are "gluten-free")
3/4 cup pecan pieces
3/4 cup pepitas
3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (vanilla extract can be substituted)
1/4 cup dried cranberries

For the Spiced Apples

4 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (I used Granny Smith)
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Whipped Coconut Cream

13.66 ounces coconut milk
1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

To Make the Granola:

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.
Place the oats, pecans, pepitas, cinnamon, salt, and ginger in a large bowl and toss together.
In a large liquid measure, combine the oil, maple syrup, egg whites, honey, and vanilla, and pour over the oat mixture.
Stir together to coat, then spread the granola over the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake for 45 minutes or until fragrant and toasty. Cool completely, add the cranberries, and store in an airtight container.

To Make the Spiced Apples:

Heat the oil in a small skillet, then add the remaining ingredients.
Cook on medium heat until the apples are soft.
Layer the cooked apples over the granola and top with whipped coconut cream.

To Make the Whipped Coconut Cream:

Place the can of coconut milk upside-down in the refrigerator overnight.
Turn the can right side up, then open the can and pour off the clear liquid. Reserve for another use (it's great in a smoothie).
Scoop the thick, white coconut cream from the bottom of the can into a small mixing bowl, add the honey, and whip for about 30-45 seconds, or until light and airy.

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