Maple Granola

Homemade Maple Granola has the warm aroma of brown sugar, pecans, and golden clusters.  This simple recipe brings together the cozy sweetness of pure maple syrup with the crunch of nuts and crispy oats.  It is the perfect balance of flavor and texture.  Sprinkle it over yogurt, eat by the handful or serve with milk for a breakfast cereal.

Table of Contents

• You'll Love This Homemade Maple Granola Recipe
• Ingredients Needed and Variation Ideas
• How To Make Maple Granola In Photos
• Tips & Tricks
• FAQ
• More Breakfast Recipes

You'll Love This Homemade Maple Granola Recipe

• Perfect crunchy texture: The maple syrup, oil and brown sugar transform oats and nuts to the perfect crispy, crunchy texture.
• Super simple: About 5 minutes of active prep time are needed. Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet in a spouted measuring cup. Then stir together and bake.
• Healthier than store-bought: Homemade granola allows you to control the amount of sugar and fat.
• Customizable: Dried cranberries, chocolate chips, coconut or other nuts and seeds add additional flavors and textures.

Ingredients Needed and Variation Ideas

• Old-fashioned rolled oats: If you need gluten free granola, be sure to buy certified gluten free oats. Make sure to use old-fashioned oats and not quick oats!
• Pecans: Pecans bring crunch and some protein and healthy fats. Feel free to swap them with other nuts. Walnuts, cashews, pistachios, sunflower seeds are all good options. A combination of nuts can also be used.
• Sliced almonds: The sliced almonds bring more flavor and crispness.
• Cinnamon: Adds a hint of flavor.
• Kosher salt: Balances the flavors.
• Oil: I use coconut oil, but canola oil is another good substitute.
• Maple syrup: Pure maple syrup brings flavor and sweetness to the granola.
• Brown sugar: Just a touch for sweetness.
• Extracts: Vanilla and maple extract bring more flavor to the homemade granola. Maple syrup on it's own, doesn't impart a lot of maple flavor. The addition of maple extract helps to bring the maple flavor to life.
• Add-ins: Feel free to add chocolate chips, dried fruit or coconut to the granola once it has cooled to make it your own.

How To Make Maple Granola In Photos

This granola takes minutes to throw together and makes your house smell wonderful while it's baking.

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the oats, pecans, almonds, kosher salt and cinnamon.

Step 2: Place the brown sugar, oil, maple syrup, vanilla and maple syrup in a spouted measuring cup and stir until combined.

Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and mix well, until all the oats and nuts are lightly coated.

Step 4:  Spread the granola in an even layer on the prepared baking pan.

Bake until lightly golden, about 30 minutes.  Stirring and rotating the pan 180° at the half way point.

Tips & Tricks

• Press the granola into an even layer prior to baking. This encourages even baking.
• After stirring the granola half way through baking, press into an even layer again. This helps to create clusters of granola.
• Avoid stirring or disrupting the granola before it cools completely. The cooling time allows the maple granola to get crispy and crunchy.
• If adding chocolate chips or dried fruit, wait until the granola has cooled. This will keep the chocolate from melting and the dried fruit from getting crispy.
• But, if you want melty clusters with chocolate, add chocolate chips right when you remove the granola from the oven.

FAQ

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Maple Granola

Homemade maple granola with brown sugar, pecans and crisp clusters. Simple, cozy and perfect over yogurt, with milk or by the handful!

Servings: 7 cups

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 30 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 400g
• ▢ 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped 95g
• ▢ ½ cup sliced almonds, 50g
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ ¼ cup brown sugar, 50g
• ▢ ½ cup melted coconut oil or canola oil, 120mL
• ▢ ½ cup maple syrup, 120mL
• ▢ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 2 teaspoons maple extract

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a half sheet pan with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, combine the oats, pecans, almonds, kosher salt and cinnamon.
• Place the brown sugar, oil, maple syrup, vanilla and maple syrup in a spouted measuring cup and stir until combined.
• Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and mix well, until all the oats and nuts are lightly coated. Spread the granola in an even layer on the prepared baking pan.
• Bake until lightly golden, about 30 minutes. Stirring and rotating the pan 180° at the half way point.
• Allow the granola to cool undisturbed on the pan for at least 45 minutes. If desired, add chocolate chips or flaked coconut.

Notes

Store maple granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.  The granola can also be frozen in a zip top bag or airtight container for up to 3 months.

Cuisine: American

Course: Breakfast

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