Description
A delicious and wholesome homemade apple and cinnamon cereal that combines the natural sweetness of apples with the warmth of cinnamon and the crunch of whole grains. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack, and it’s easy to customize with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup dried apple slices (chopped)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tbsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, for added crunch)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup flaxseeds or chia seeds (optional, for added fiber)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, dried apple slices, cinnamon, salt, and any optional seeds or nuts.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the applesauce, honey or maple syrup (if using), melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Spread and bake: Spread the mixture evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even toasting.
- Cool and store: Once golden brown, remove the cereal from the oven and let it cool completely.
Notes
- This cereal can be customized with your choice of dried fruits or nuts.
- For added sweetness, feel free to drizzle honey or maple syrup after baking.
- Serve with your choice of milk, or yogurt, or enjoy it as a dry snack.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure you use certified gluten-free oats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: dede
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 servings
- Calories: 220 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg