Gluten Free Apple Cherry Cranberry Coconut Pecan Granola 'Muffin
- 3 cups organic quick oats (Not Instant)
- 5 medium organic granny smith apples
- 1 cup almond flour or 1 cup almond meal
- 1 cup dried shredded coconut
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 (540 ml) can cherry-cranberry pie filling (optional, use fresh or dried if preferred.)
- 12 cup coconut palm sugar (optional) or 12 cup similar healthy sugar substitute (optional)
- 12 cup honey
- 12 cup hemp seeds
- 12 cup ground flax seeds (or whole depending on availability or preference)
- 12 cup chia seeds
- 12 cup raisins
- 12 cup chocolate chips or 12 cup cacao, nibs
- 2 medium eggs
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon, zest of
- splash water (depending on consistency) (optional)
- splash milk (depending on consistency) (optional)
- other dried fruit
- nuts
- seeds
- vanilla extract
- shredded zucchini (to replace oats) or shredded carrot (to replace oats)
- Toast Pecans or Nuts in Cast Iron Pan over low to medium heat, to release oils.
- Aprox.
- 10 minutes.
- Preheat Oven to 350F.
- Meanwhile, combine dry ingredients.
- Peel and Core Apples Cut into 1 inch bites.
- Add to dry.
- Combine wet ingredients.
- Combine all Ingredients.
- Once well mixed into a very thick batter, Divide into Muffin Cups or a Pie Dish to Make an Apple Crisp.
- Bake for Approximately 20-30 Minutes, when Edges & Tops Brown.
- I had to lower heat after 20 and bake for 10 more.
- Remember in Cooking, Everything is Optional So Please Modify to suit your Dietary needs and tastes.
oats, apples, almond flour, coconut, pecans, coconut palm sugar, honey, hemp seeds, ground flax seeds, chia seeds, raisins, chocolate chips, eggs, coconut oil, cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, salt, lemon, water, milk, nuts, seeds, vanilla, zucchini
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/gluten-free-apple-cherry-cranberry-coconut-pecan-granola-muffin-488955 (may not work)