Homemade granola with freeze-dried apples and warm spices

Homemade granola with freeze-dried apple cubes is an excellent choice for a healthy breakfast or a crunchy snack. Compared to store-bought versions, it is free from unnecessary additives, rich in fiber, and has a natural flavor. Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves provide an aromatic, warm note that makes the granola pleasant and balanced.

For the most pronounced flavor and nice crunchiness, we recommend using freeze-dried apple cubes, which should be mixed in only at the end, once the granola has cooled down.

Ingredients for Homemade Granola

• 300 g oats
• 2 tablespoons flax seeds
• 100 g walnuts, roughly chopped
• 3 tablespoons honey (or date syrup for a vegan version)
• 3–4 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• A pinch of ground cloves
• A pinch of salt
• 40–50 g freeze-dried apple cubes
• Optional: 2 tablespoons sunflower or pumpkin seeds, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation Method

1. Preheat the oven to 170 °C.
2. In a large bowl, mix the oats, flax seeds, walnuts, salt, and all spices.
3. Gently heat the honey until it becomes liquid, then add the oil and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
5. Spread the granola on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes; stir once halfway through.
7. Once the granola turns golden brown, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely.
8. Gently mix in the freeze-dried apple cubes into the cooled granola.

Nutritional Value of Homemade Granola

This homemade granola is a good source of complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and healthy fats. Oats provide energy and a long-lasting feeling of fullness, while flax seeds and walnuts add omega-3 fatty acids. Freeze-dried apples contain natural fruit sugars and fiber, and the spices contribute antioxidant properties in addition to flavor. Due to its balanced composition, granola is suitable as a nutritious breakfast or energy snack.

How to Use Homemade Granola

• With yogurt or plant-based alternatives
• As an addition to oatmeal or chia pudding
• Sprinkled over baked fruit or desserts
• As a dry snack on the go

Store it in an airtight container in a dry place, where it will stay crunchy for up to 3 weeks.

If you want to try other flavors, you can also make granola with our freeze-dried fruit - from raspberries and strawberries to bananas and pineapples.