Maple Pecan Granola

Maple pecan granola is a simple, yet mildly sweet homemade granola recipe made with whole oats, maple syrup, olive oil, shelled pecans, and a pinch of salt.

Ingredients

This maple pecan granola recipe uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Nothing fancy here, just whole rolled oats (also known as old-fashioned oats), pure maple syrup, pecans pieces, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. If I knew it was this easy to make homemade granola, I would have stopped buying store-bought granola ages ago.

How to Make Maple Pecan Granola

Add all of the ingredients to a bowl.

Mix well.

Spread the granola in an even layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Bake at 350℉ (177°C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Don't stir. Let the granola cool for about 30 minutes.

Lily's Tips

• Sweetness: I prefer my granola mildly sweet. However, you can increase the maple syrup for something a bit sweeter if you like.
• Ratios of pecan to granola. I prefer to use halved pecans with a ratio of 3 cup oats to 1 cup pecans.

Best Ways to Use Granola

I find that homemade granola is a good Mediterranean diet breakfast recipe because it's made with whole oats, nuts, and a natural sweetener. The way I enjoy eating granola is with fruit and greek yogurt, like an apple cinnamon granola bowl, fruit yogurt granola bowl, or a berry fruit bowl.

📋 Recipe

Maple Pecan Granola

Author: Lily Guidry

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 25 minutes mins

5 from 2 votes

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Servings 6

Homemade maple pecan granola is a simple, mildly sweet homemade granola recipe made with pure maple syrup, shelled pecans, whole oats, olive oil, and a pinch of salt.

Ingredients

 

US Customary - Metric

• 3 cups whole oats
• 1 cup shelled pecans
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Add all of the ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
• Spread onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350℉ (177℃) for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Let the granola cool for about 30 minutes.

Equipment

Baking Sheet

Parchment Paper

Glass Mixing Bowls

Measuring Cups

Notes

1. Substitutions:
   1. Use equal parts honey, brown sugar, or agave nectar as a substitute for pure maple syrup.
   2. Instead of shelled pecans, use walnuts, sliced almonds, or cashews.
   3. Quick oats are NOT a good substitute- use whole rolled oats.
   4. Substitute coconut oil, butter, or avocado oil for olive oil.
2. Storage: Store homemade granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
3. There's no need to stir the granola while it's baking. In fact, it's better to leave it while it bakes and cools so the granola clumps together.

Nutrition

Calories: 359 kcal | Carbohydrates: 42 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 19 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11 g | Sodium: 198 mg | Potassium: 256 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 12 g | Vitamin A: 9 IU | Vitamin C: 0.2 mg | Calcium: 52 mg | Iron: 2 mg