Description
Discover how to make delicious Maple Pecan Granola at home with this easy recipe. Crunchy, sweet, and perfect for breakfast or snacking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (960 ml) old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) ground flax seed
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) fruit syrup
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) maple flavoring
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Cover a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, pecans, walnuts, flax seed, and cinnamon.
- In a smaller bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, fruit syrup, maple flavoring, and salt; then, pour this over the oat blend and stir until everything is coated evenly.
- Evenly distribute the mixture onto the lined baking tray.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake until it achieves a light golden color, approximately 40 minutes.
- Allow the granola to cool fully before breaking into pieces. Store in a container that seals tightly.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider mixing in chopped almonds or sunflower seeds with the oats.
- Try using different fruit syrups like honey or agave to create a unique flavor profile.
- Ensure even baking by stirring the granola mixture halfway through and add dried fruits after cooling for extra sweetness and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 202 kcal
- Fat: 12 g
- Protein: 4 g
Keywords: maple pecan granola, crunchy oat clusters, homemade granola, nutty breakfast cereal, baked granola chunks
