Crunchy Maple Pecan Granola
A quick and easy homemade granola recipe featuring toasted pecans and pure maple syrup for a crunchy, sweet snack perfect for breakfast or anytime munching.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 6 cups granola (approximately 10 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (about 270g)
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped (about 120g)
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup (80ml)
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted (45ml)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (25g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional add-ins: ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins, 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped pecans, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir gently to mix evenly.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well with a spatula to coat all oats and pecans evenly.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing down lightly to encourage clusters.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring gently halfway through to ensure even toasting.
- Remove from oven and let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet to crisp up.
- Once cooled, fold in optional dried cranberries or raisins if desired.
- Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Notes
Use pure maple syrup for authentic flavor. Stir granola halfway through baking for even toasting. Press granola mixture lightly on the baking sheet to form clusters. Cool completely before storing to maintain crunch. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (about 60g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 5
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