Simple Granola made with old fashioned oatmeal, pecans, and maple syrup. This tasty granola is perfect eating as a cereal or sprinkled over yogurt.
Maple pecan granola is easy to make and is slow baked in a low temperature oven making everything nice and toasty.
Why make this granola
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 it's 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 Oatmeal, 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 freezer container and freeze for up to one month.
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Maple Pecan Granola
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:
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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!