Last Updated on September 1, 2025 by Ellen Christian
Whip up this Cherry Apple Granola Pizza with Vanilla Drizzle for the perfect healthy breakfast, brunch, or snack! Made with Ginger Snap Granola, apples, and cherries, this recipe is bursting with flavor and crunch.
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Start Your Morning with Granola Goodness
One of my favorite high-energy breakfasts is granola — not just because it’s delicious, but because it’s packed with nutrients your body loves. If you haven’t thought of granola as a healthy choice before, it’s time to change that!
Granola is typically made with oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits — ingredients full of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants that help keep you energized throughout the day. I love pairing mine with skim milk or non-fat yogurt, and on chilly mornings, I’ll even warm the milk first for a cozy, comforting breakfast.
RELATED: Make Your Own Granola
Why Granola Deserves a Spot on Your Table
Because granola is made with whole-grain oats, it’s naturally rich in fiber, which can:
Support healthy digestion
Help lower cholesterol
Contribute to heart health
Keep you feeling full longer
And when granola is made with ingredients like walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin seeds, it also delivers a boost of Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that supports your immune system and overall wellness.
Granola That’s Anything But Ordinary
If you’re ready to take your breakfast game up a notch, Gourmet Orchards offers 15 incredible granola flavors to choose from — each one packed with bold flavor and wholesome ingredients.
Some of my favorites include:
Pumpkin Pie Granola
PB&J Granola
Pecan Pie Granola
Peach Pie Granola
But the one I can’t get enough of? Ginger Snap Granola. It’s loaded with pecans, almonds, pumpkin seeds, coconut, and pure molasses for the perfect blend of crunch and sweetness. You can also try my Peanut Butter Coconut Oil Granola.
I loved it so much that I decided to create something special with it — introducing my Cherry Apple Granola Pizza with Vanilla Drizzle. It’s a little sweet, a little tangy, and absolutely irresistible!
Cherry Apple Granola Pizza with Vanilla Drizzle
Ingredients
For the crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ¼ tsp rapid-rise yeast
2 tbsp sugar
¾ tsp salt
⅔ cup warm water (120–130°F)
3 tbsp melted butter
For the topping:
1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
⅓ cup dried cherries
⅔ cup Ginger Snap Granola
For the vanilla drizzle:
1 cup powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp milk
Instructions
Step 1 — Make the dough:
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir in warm water and 3 tbsp melted butter. Mix until smooth.
Step 2 — Form the crust:
Gradually add the remaining flour until you have a soft, slightly sticky dough. Knead on a floured surface for about 4 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Step 3 — Prep the filling:
In a small saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter and stir in brown sugar and dried cherries. Bring to a boil, let it boil for 1 minute, and mix this with the apple pie filling.
Step 4 — Assemble the pizza:
Press the dough into a well-greased pizza pan and gently pinch the edges to form a crust. Spread the apple-cherry filling evenly over the dough.
Step 5 — Bake and add granola:
Bake at 450°F for 6 minutes. Remove, sprinkle generously with Ginger Snap Granola, and bake another 6–9 minutes until the crust is golden and the granola is slightly toasted.
Step 6 — Add the drizzle:
Let the pizza cool for 5 minutes. Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk in a small bowl, then drizzle over the top. Slice and enjoy!
A Sweet Treat That’s Perfect Anytime
This Cherry Apple Granola Pizza is perfect for breakfast, brunch, snack time, or dessert. The crisp apples, tart cherries, crunchy granola, and creamy vanilla drizzle come together for a flavor combination that tastes like apple pie with a little extra attitude.
If you love trying new flavors, be sure to check out all the Gourmet Orchards granola varieties — you’ll never look at breakfast the same way again!
Shop Gourmet Orchards Granola here and find your favorite flavor!
Cherry Apple Granola Pizza with Vanilla Drizzle
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp rapid-rise yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ¾ tsp salt
- ⅔ cup warm water (120–130°F)
- 3 tbsp melted butter
For the topping:
- 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ⅓ cup dried cherries
- ⅔ cup Ginger Snap Granola
For the vanilla drizzle:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Step 1 — Make the dough:In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir in warm water and 3 tbsp melted butter. Mix until smooth.
- Step 2 — Form the crust:Gradually add the remaining flour until you have a soft, slightly sticky dough. Knead on a floured surface for about 4 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Step 3 — Prep the filling:In a small saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter and stir in brown sugar and dried cherries. Bring to a boil, let it boil for 1 minute, and mix this with the apple pie filling.
- Step 4 — Assemble the pizza:Press the dough into a well-greased pizza pan and gently pinch the edges to form a crust. Spread the apple-cherry filling evenly over the dough.
- Step 5 — Bake and add granola:Bake at 450°F for 6 minutes. Remove, sprinkle generously with Ginger Snap Granola, and bake another 6–9 minutes until the crust is golden and the granola is slightly toasted.
- Step 6 — Add the drizzle:Let the pizza cool for 5 minutes. Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk in a small bowl, then drizzle over the top. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 445Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 418mgCarbohydrates: 74gFiber: 3gSugar: 33gProtein: 7g
Ellen is a busy mom of a 24-year-old son and 29-year-old daughter. She owns six blogs and is addicted to social media. She believes that it doesn’t have to be difficult to lead a healthy life. She shares simple healthy living tips to show busy women how to lead fulfilling lives. If you’d like to work together, email info@confessionsofanover-workedmom.com to chat.
I think I'd like this with less crust – looks yummy though.
Holy cow that looks incredible!
I'm not a fan of granola, but I'll definitely pass this on to someone I know who loves it.
Oh my what a wonderful creation that even my kiddos would eat.
MMMM…a granola pizza…never had one but I will now!
Granola and yogurt is my almost every day breakfast. This looks way better! Thanks for the great recipe idea – it's definitely a keeper!
That sounds SO good. I love all the granola flavors, too. I think the combination of ingredients in granola is terrific.
You need to come up with a frozen version of your pizza! I hardly ever make time to cook these days, unfortunately.
This is so creative! I never would have thought to make something like this!
That looks so yummy! I am def. going to have to try this out!
-Jennifer, Jennifer's Deals
Holy moly Rocky! That looks SO yummy!
~Mimi
This looks like a great recipe! I love granola…it is so filling and healthy!
Yum!!! I'll have to try this out sometime!! 🙂
Wow that looks yummy! Now I am hungry. LOL
I never would have thought of granola pizza. Looks delish!
This sounds so good-I love cherry in granola!
I eat granola every day and am going to try this yummy recipe!!!
I love this idea. It sounds terrific. I eat a lot of granola. I'll have to try it.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheryl
http://ccmalandrinos.com
This sounds so Yummy. I will have to check the website out as I am a mom if a picky 3 year old and if I can find new things for him to eat it is a God send.
Love granola. Printing this post so I can try it out on the weekend.
Thanks!
This looks so good.. Anything with granola and apples is worth a try!
I love this recipe as do I love granola! Thanks for sharing it.
I don't see the nutrition info on the website but that's certainly something to check on!
Wow! That looks delicious! Would have never thought to do that with granola, but YUM!
Looks fabulous! Curious if you have the nutritional facts for this for those of us that watch EVERYTHING? Thanks!
this looks amazing Ellen…I will so try it soon. Super job will try the product soon!!!
Wow! I hadn't heard of granola pizza before – it looks delicious. Great article with tons of info
Granola Pizza…..what a great idea for making breakfast fun, delicious and good for you. Can't wait to try it for my family! (BTW…the ginger snap granola sounds amazing)
Oh my that looks amazing! Now I'm hungry! 🙂
Michelle V
I never ever would have thought to make a pizza like that, it sounds delicious. I love granola too. I've become obsessed with parfaits lately and you simply cannot have a parfait without granola, I also love it on oatmeal, but now I totally want to try that pizza.
I love granola! I like to put in in my yogurt or just pour it in a bowl with milk. This looks good!
Ellen,
Wow! Granola, I love granola, my old time favorite. being lactose intolerant I eat my granola with apple coconut or rice milk, yum!
Great post !
Nicole Weaver
trilingual children's Author
http://mysisterismybestfrioend.blogspot.com
Yummy! I love granola. Sounds like they have a lot of variety to choose from. And what a great idea to use it as a topping. Can I come over for breakfast?