Maple Pecan Granola
I’ve always been a big fan of yogurt with fruit and granola in the morning. Over the years I’ve learned that even the very best store bought granola can’t compete with homemade. It’s so much more economical and amazingly more delicious to make your own – and it honestly couldn’t be easier.
I have made lots of variations over the years, but this Maple Pecan granola is always a crowd pleaser, includes very few ingredients, which I always have on hand.
When I make granola, I tend to make a double batch to give away to friends. It always feels like a nice treat and makes a really lovely hostess gift.
A Recipe to Try with this Granola
Maple Pecan Granola is the gift that keeps on giving. Keep some on hand to sprinkle in your morning yogurt, share it with friends as a host gift. Or use it in these delicious Casco Bay Crunch Cookies, inspired by summers on the coast of Maine.
Ingredients
- OLD-FASHIONED OATS (not Quick Oats)
- COCONUT OIL
- UNSWEETENED COCONUT
- MAPLE SYRUP
- PECANS
- KOSHER SALT
- VANILLA EXTRACT
(I also use this granola in my Casco Bay Crunch Cookies.)
MAPLE PECAN GRANOLA
This granola is a breeze to pull together with just a handful of ingredients typically on hand. It is wonderful in yogurt parfaits and makes a lovely hostess gift.
Ingredients
- 3 cups of old fashioned oats (not quick oats)
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and chopped pecans. Stir to combine everything evenly.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla, salt and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally to ensure even baking.
Notes
Once cooled, you can optionally add some mix ins like raisins or dried blueberries or cherries.