Simple Granola made with old-fashioned oatmeal, pecans, and maple syrup. This tasty granola is perfect for eating as a cereal, sprinkled over yogurt, or added to a berry parfait!
Maple pecan granola is easy to make and is baked in a low-temperature oven making everything nice and toasty.
Granola with pecans
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.
Making your own granola just makes sense. It's easy to make and a fraction of the cost of a store-bought granola.
You get to control what goes into the granola. Don't like pecans? Not a problem, you can use walnuts, sliced almonds or leave the nuts out altogether.
Key ingredients
- Old fashioned oats - also called rolled oats. You want to avoid a quick cooking oat.
- Pecans
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla
Step by step directions
- Combine syrup, oil and vanilla
- In another bowl combine oats and pecans
- Pour syrup mixture over oats
- Stir until the oats are covered with the syrup and oil
- Pour onto a greased cookie sheet
- Spread into an even layer and sprinkle with salt
- Bake in a preheated 300° oven for 30 minutes
- Remove from oven and carefully stir granola with a spatula
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until granola is golden
- Remove from oven and allow granola to fully cool before removing from pan
Recipe tips
- Use Old Fashioned Oats or thick Oats. It is a bit thicker than quick cooking versions.
- Use a large bowl to combine all ingredients
- Cook at a low temperature
- Let fully cool before storing
- Store granola in glass containers or in an airtight container.
Recipe Faqs
Store the granola at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
Yes, you can freeze granola. Place cooled granola in a freezer bag or container and freeze for up to one month.
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Maple Pecan Granola
Equipment
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Cookie Sheet
Ingredients
- 4 cups Old Fashioned Oats
- 1 ½ cups pecans (chopped)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pour oats and pecans into a large bowl.
- In a smaller bowl, mix oil, maple syrup and vanilla.
- Pour syrup mixture over oats and stir until everything is covered with the oil and syrup.
- Pour oats onto a large greased baking sheet.
- Sprinkle salt over the top.
- Bake at 300 degrees for 45-60 minutes stirring once after 30 minutes.
Notes
- Use Old Fashioned Oatmeal, or Rolled Oats. It is a bit thicker than quick cooking versions.
- Use a large bowl to combine all ingredients
- Cook at a low temperature
- Let fully cool before storing
- Store granola in glass containers or in an airtight container
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Fred G says
Great combo of ingredients for a breakfast
Kathy says
I love granola on yogurt and this is one of my favorites!
mira says
Looks so good ! Love granola! Pinned to try it!
Kathy says
It disappears fast! Next time I am going to make a double batch.
Katie Crenshaw says
Kathy, 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 says
Thanks! I hope she loves it 🙂
Miriam - londonkitchendiaries.com says
Breakfast is also my favourite meal of the day - I could have it three times a day 🙂 The maple and pecan combinations sounds delicious ♡
Kathy says
Thanks, Miriam! 🙂
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
I am right there with you on breakfast...it HAS to happen. And this granola looks breakfast-time-perfect. 🙂
Kathy says
Yep! Quick, easy, delicious and filling!
Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says
I 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 says
A little chocolate always makes things even more delicious 🙂
karrie @ Tasty Ever After says
I 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 says
That's why I keep a stash at work too....you never know when you need a healthy pick-me-up.
Ashley says
Maple + 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 says
Maple and pecans just go perfectly together!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Breakfast 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 says
It is a great way to start the day!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
So 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 says
I wish I had access to Vermont syrup! The taste must be amazing!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I 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 says
This granola is needed to avoid the grumpiness factor! 🙂
David @ Spiced says
This 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 says
Shredded coconut sounds like a great idea! Thanks 🙂
Kushi says
Homemade granola is the best. This looks so beautiful and delicious!
Kathy says
Sometimes I like a lot of stuff in my granola and sometimes plain and simple is the best!
Rahul @samosastreet.com says
Homemade granola is the best!! Thank you, Kathy, for this quick, delicious, wholesome snack idea!
Kathy says
You betcha! 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I love granola for breakfast Kathy! Right out of the container or on top of some yogurt! Adding this one to my list!
Kathy says
My 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!
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
Breakfast 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 says
The maple syrup does make it extra yummy!
Amanda says
There 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 says
There's nothing wrong with eating this for supper! 🙂
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says
I 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 says
We've got to fuel up to make it through the day!