Simple Granola made with old fashioned oatmeal, pecans, and maple syrup.
Breakfast is one of my favorite meals of the day. I don’t know if I’ve ever skipped breakfast. I just don’t function well without something in my belly. This maple pecan granola is my new favorite way to start the day.
This granola will also be a going back to school staple for me. I need to have snacks available for quick eating. Sometimes I don’t have time for lunch so I keep quick eating foods in my office to grab when I have a few minutes. This granola plus yogurt stocked in the fridge equal a healthy choice for me. 
I store granola in glass canning jars with plastic, reusable lids. You can store it in any container that has a airtight seal.
I make granola with Old Fashioned Oatmeal. It is a bit thicker and heartier than quick cooking versions.
Homemade granola flavored with maple syrup.
- 4 cups Old Fashioned Oats
- 1 1/2 cups pecans chopped
- 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
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Pour oats and pecans into a large bowl.
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In a smaller bowl, add oil and maple syrup.
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Microwave syrup mixture for 30-45 seconds, just until warmed.
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Pour syrup mixture over oats.
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Stir oats.
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Pour oats onto a large greased baking sheet.
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Bake at 300 degrees for 45-60 minutes stirring every 15 minutes.
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34 Comments
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen
August 10, 2016 at 8:23 amI never miss breakfast either, Kathy. I’ve never made granola before but I love how easy it is and how few ingredients are used. Thanks for the recipe!
Kathy
August 11, 2016 at 7:01 amWe’ve got to fuel up to make it through the day!
Amanda
August 10, 2016 at 8:35 amThere is nothing like homemade granola. I swear I could eat it any time during the day. I’d have a bowl of this for supper. I looks so good!
Kathy
August 11, 2016 at 7:00 amThere’s nothing wrong with eating this for supper! 🙂
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices
August 10, 2016 at 10:18 amBreakfast is my favorite meal of the day, too! I just cannot skip breakfast. Love that you made your own granola, with oats, pecans, so good and good for you, and maple syrup. Yum!
Kathy
August 11, 2016 at 6:53 amThe maple syrup does make it extra yummy!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
August 10, 2016 at 11:07 amI love granola for breakfast Kathy! Right out of the container or on top of some yogurt! Adding this one to my list!
Kathy
August 11, 2016 at 6:18 amMy kids are forever pouring the granola right into their hands and then munching on it. I guess I can’t complain that this is what they are choosing to snack on!
Rahul @samosastreet.com
August 10, 2016 at 3:55 pmHomemade granola is the best!! Thank you, Kathy, for this quick, delicious, wholesome snack idea!
Kathy
August 11, 2016 at 6:17 amYou betcha! 🙂
Kushi
August 10, 2016 at 5:01 pmHomemade granola is the best. This looks so beautiful and delicious!
Kathy
August 11, 2016 at 6:14 amSometimes I like a lot of stuff in my granola and sometimes plain and simple is the best!
David @ Spiced
August 11, 2016 at 5:08 amThis sounds like the granola that we eat almost every weekday morning! I love a good bowl of granola…and the maple + pecans in this one are the perfect flavor combo. We like adding a handful of shredded coconut in ours…the toasted coconut adds a fun new flavor to the lineup. Thanks for sharing your version, Kathy!
Kathy
August 11, 2016 at 6:03 amShredded coconut sounds like a great idea! Thanks 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
August 11, 2016 at 7:52 amI can’t function period without breakfast… okay that’s a lie. I’m sure I can function, but not without being seriously grumpy! Breakfast for me is a must, and this granola looks like the perfect way to start the day! Loving the maple and pecan combo! I could use a jar of this right about now! Cheers, Kathy!
Kathy
August 12, 2016 at 8:25 amThis granola is needed to avoid the grumpiness factor! 🙂
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass
August 11, 2016 at 8:21 amSo simple and so delicious! I love anything with maple syrup, we go through quite a bit of it, buy it by the gallon in Vermont. I’ll have to make a few big batches of this – I’d so much rather feed this to my family than boxed cereal. Cheers to a great recipe, Kathy! And have a super weekend too.
Kathy
August 12, 2016 at 8:26 amI wish I had access to Vermont syrup! The taste must be amazing!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen
August 11, 2016 at 8:28 amBreakfast are my favorite meals too! And what can be a good strat other than the homemade granola? This maple pecan granola is so yummy and full of energy we need to start a day! Wish you a lovely weekend. 🙂
Kathy
August 12, 2016 at 8:27 amIt is a great way to start the day!
Ashley
August 11, 2016 at 1:18 pmMaple + pecan is one of my favorite combos! And in homemade granola? Even better! I need to have breakfast too – otherwise I get haaangry and grumpy and just all around not pleasant! haha
Kathy
August 12, 2016 at 8:27 amMaple and pecans just go perfectly together!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
August 11, 2016 at 3:06 pmI love breakfast too! Sometimes I get busy and forget to eat, then I start feeling really bad with no energy and headaches. Eating this granola with yogurt and fresh fruit must be heaven 🙂
Kathy
August 12, 2016 at 8:28 amThat’s why I keep a stash at work too….you never know when you need a healthy pick-me-up.
Laura ~ Raise Your Garden
August 11, 2016 at 6:22 pmI think I inherited my maple and pecan taste buds from my grandma! I love it. Okay, usually it’s in chocolate but I love the idea of making in granola form. And I’m with you, my belly wants breakfast and it better be good or I won’t be motivated to do anything else. And this for breakfast? Super yummy.
Kathy
August 12, 2016 at 8:29 amA little chocolate always makes things even more delicious 🙂
Kate @ Framed Cooks
August 12, 2016 at 4:10 amI am right there with you on breakfast…it HAS to happen. And this granola looks breakfast-time-perfect. 🙂
Kathy
August 12, 2016 at 8:31 amYep! Quick, easy, delicious and filling!
Miriam - londonkitchendiaries.com
August 12, 2016 at 11:20 amBreakfast is also my favourite meal of the day – I could have it three times a day 🙂 The maple and pecan combinations sounds delicious ♡
Kathy
August 13, 2016 at 8:38 amThanks, Miriam! 🙂
Katie Crenshaw
August 14, 2016 at 3:04 pmKathy, I just had a friend that was asking for a good granola recipe. I will share this with her. It looks lovely. I am loving the ingredient combination. Maple syrup…. YUM!
Kathy
August 15, 2016 at 6:24 amThanks! I hope she loves it 🙂
mira
August 14, 2016 at 9:19 pmLooks so good ! Love granola! Pinned to try it!
Kathy
August 15, 2016 at 6:22 amIt disappears fast! Next time I am going to make a double batch.