Month: September 2024

Calling all decadent granola lovers! Today, we’re diving into a delicious dilemma: making your snacks both sinfully tasty and splendidly healthy! These granola recipes are sure to be your new favorite sweet treats that satisfy your taste buds without tipping the scales.

Decadent Granola Apple Crisp

Nothing says autumn like the sweet scent of baked apples. Try out this simple, rustic, recipe brimming with warmth and comfort.

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-large apples, thinly sliced, peeled, and cored
• 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 1 cup of Little Red Wagon Granola (any variety)
• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
• One scoop of vanilla ice cream or vanilla yogurt for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Toss the apple slices with cinnamon and brown sugar in a mixing bowl.
3. Place the apple mixture in a dish. Mix the decadent granola with melted butter, then sprinkle it over the apples.
4. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream if you want to indulge or a dollop of vanilla yogurt if you want it to be healthier.
6. Enjoy!

Chocolate-Drizzled Granola Bites

Craving chocolate? We’ve got you covered with these bite-sized delights that are as easy to make as they are delightful to eat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of Crunchy Monkey Little Red Wagon Granola
• ½ cup nut butter of your choice
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
• ½ cup dark chocolate chips, melted

Instructions:

1. Mix granola, nut butter, and honey until well combined.
2. Roll into small balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Drizzle melted chocolate over the granola bites.
4. Refrigerate for at least an hour until firm.
5. Enjoy when set or save them for later!

Granola Fruit Tartlets

Host the perfect end-of-summer party with these adorable granola fruit tartlets. They are colorful, festive, and surprisingly easy to put together.

Ingredients:

• Pre-baked mini tart shells
• Your favorite flavored yogurt (we like to make these with vanilla bean)
• Assorted fresh fruits (berries, kiwi, mango, or whatever you fancy)
• 1 cup of Cosmopolitan Little Red Wagon Granola

Instructions:

1. Fill each tart shell with a spoonful of yogurt.
2. Top with an assortment of freshly chopped fruits (you can make a fun pattern or keep it simple)
3. Sprinkle with granola for a crunchy finish.
4. Enjoy!

Please Your Palate With Little Red Wagon Granola! 

Whether you are planning a cozy night in or a festive gathering, these guilt-free, decadent granola recipes will satisfy your cravings! Enjoy every spoonful; enjoy every bite! Great meals and snacks start with great ingredients, and a bit of creativity can transform the staples you have on hand into a guilt-free indulgence!

Want more granola goodness? You’re in the right place. Follow our blog for more recipes, tips, and tasty treats. Visit us at Little Red Wagon Granola to shop our full range of products and make every snack healthy and delicious. Here’s to delicious dishes that keep life sweet and satisfying—all at once!

Fall is finally here, and it’s the perfect season to dive into all things apple. As the air gets crisper and the leaves turn beautiful shades of red and orange, apple orchards are bursting with ripe, juicy apples.  Our Big Apple Cider Cupcakes are a great way to enjoy apples in the fall. The apple cider adds a unique, tangy sweetness that pairs perfectly with the cinnamon and nutmeg. With a swirl of creamy frosting, these cupcakes are as comforting as a cozy sweater on a chilly day. Whether you’re hosting a fall gathering, enjoying a quiet afternoon at home, or just need a sweet pick-me-up, apple cider cupcakes are the way to go. They’re easy to make and even easier to enjoy, making them a perfect fall indulgence. So grab some cider and granola, preheat your oven, and get ready to savor the flavors of the season!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup of melted and cooled butter
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup of apple cider
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 cup of Little Red Wagon Big Apple Granola

For buttercream:

• 2 1/2 sticks of butter softened
• 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3-4 tbsp of heavy cream
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 tsp of apple pie spice (cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground allspice)

Instructions: 

1.  Preheat oven to 350°F. Place liners in cupcake pans and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk together and set aside.
3. In another bowl, add the butter and sugar. Whisk until well incorporated. Mix in eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and apple cider mix well.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until incorporated.
5. Scoop batter into liners and bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
6. While cupcakes cool, prepare buttercream. Mix butter in stand mixer or with handheld mixer until light and fluffy.  Add in powdered sugar and spices. Next, add in heavy cream, vanilla and salt.  Mix until combined and set aside until cupcakes are cooled.
7. Once cupcakes are cooled, frost the tops of your cupcakes, sprinkle with Big Apple granola and enjoy.