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colorful apple jack cereal in a bowl with milk

Apple Jack Cereal


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  • Author: Mary
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A fun, fruity, and crispy homemade Apple Jack Cereal that’s a nostalgic twist on a breakfast favorite.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple juice concentrate
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Natural food coloring (optional, for vibrant colors)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch.
  3. In another bowl, mix applesauce, apple juice concentrate, water, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a dough.
  5. Divide dough and color with natural food coloring if desired.
  6. Roll small pieces of dough into balls and press a hole in the center to form rings.
  7. Place rings on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes or until crisp.
  8. Let cool completely before serving with milk.

Notes

You can store the cereal in an airtight container for up to a week. Use natural apple flavoring for an extra fruity punch.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg