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