Description
A delicious and crunchy granola made with maple syrup and pecans, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped pecans, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the maple syrup and melted coconut oil.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before adding dried fruit, if using.
- Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute pecans with other nuts or seeds.
- For a sweeter granola, add more maple syrup.
- This granola can be enjoyed with yogurt or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Maple Pecan Granola, Granola Recipe, Healthy Breakfast