Easy Maple Pecan Granola You Can Make At Home

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This delicious maple pecan granola recipe combines a variety of whole ingredients for a wholesome and easy meal at home. Paired with the wonderful aromas of vanilla and cinnamon, it is both delicious and simple to make. Let me show you how!

maple pecan granola in a glass mason jar

Anyone seen the cost of quality granola at the grocery store lately?

Yikes.

If you are a granola fan like me, the good news is is that it is very easy to make your own granola at home, with delicious and quality ingredients you can feel good about, all without breaking the bank. Whew!

This is my favorite basic recipe for a quick and easy homemade maple pecan granola, and one that I’ve used A LOT over the years. It’s very easy to make at home yourself, and I usually make a double batch of it because my family goes through it so quickly! It’s THAT good and makes for a hearty breakfast or snack anytime of day.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • The beauty of this granola is that it works as a great “base” recipe, meaning you can switch out a lot of the ingredients to meet your preferences. I’ve used a lot of different dried fruits, nuts, seeds… you name it and it’s always turned out great. I once added in a cup each of dried cherries and chocolate chips and found that to be a wonderful combination.
  • Great for a quick and healthy breakfast. My favorite way to eat this is to simply pour milk over it and eat it like cereal, but its also really good tossed over oatmeal, paired with fresh berries over yogurt, as a yummy addition to a smoothie bowl… really whatever strikes your fancy!
  • It stores wonderfully in a sealed container for up to three weeks (although it usually doesn’t last near that long at my house!)

Ingredients You’ll Need

This is a quick overview of some ingredients needed for this recipe. Be sure to check out the recipe card below to see the full list!

  • Rolled Oats: I like to use sprouted rolled oats for the extra nutrients they provide, but any old fashioned oats will work just fine.
  • Nuts & Seeds: This recipe calls for a combination of chopped pecans, slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds, and more!
  • Maple Syrup: I love the flavor maple syrup brings to this recipe. You could swap out honey if you prefer.
  • Coconut Oil: I definitely recommend coconut oil in this recipe. Melted, please!
  • Egg Whites: The egg whites get added to the granola mixture right before it is placed in the oven, helping the mixture to clump up a little so you get those nice granola clusters!

How to Make Maple Pecan Granola

  1. Begin by preheating oven to 325 degrees. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the dry ingredients and set aside.
  3. In another mixing bowl, prepare the wet ingredients. Whisk the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt together until combined. Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients, tossing together well.
  4. Beat the two egg whites until foamy. Add them to the granola mixture, tossing gently to coat. The egg whites help the granola to clump up a little so you get those bigger clusters.
  5. Spread the granola into an even layer onto two prepared baking sheets. Bake for 35-40 minutes, being sure to stir every 15 minutes until all of the granola is a nice golden brown color.
  6. Allow granola to cool completely before storing- this will help it obtain that crunchy granola texture we all crave.
  7. Add to an airtight container (I love my Weck storage jars) and store for up to three weeks. Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks

  • You can easily half this recipe if you prefer!
  • I recommend keeping the lower oven temperature in this recipe. It may be tempting to turn up the heat to try and cook the granola faster, but I have found low and slow is the real key to making the best granola.
  • You can use rolled oats or old fashioned oats in this recipe. I do not recommend quick oats. Use certified gluten-free oats for a yummy gluten free option.
  • The ingredients in this recipe are easily customizable. Swap out pumpkin seeds for flax or hemp seeds, add in chia seeds, whatever you like.

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Maple Pecan Granola

easy and delicious maple pecan granola you can make at home

This recipes combines a variety of whole ingredients paired with wonderful aromas of cinnamon and vanilla for a delicious and easy meal at home anytime.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 5 cups rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups slivered almonds
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
  • 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 egg whites, beaten until foamy

Instructions

  1. Begin by preheating oven to 325 degrees. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the dry ingredients and set aside.
  3. In another mixing bowl, prepare the wet ingredients. Whisk the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt together until combined. Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients, tossing together well.
  4. Beat the two egg whites until foamy. Add them to the granola mixture, tossing gently to coat. The egg whites help the granola to clump up a little so you get those bigger clusters.
  5. Spread the granola into an even layer onto two prepared baking sheets. Bake for 35-40 minutes, being sure to stir every 15 minutes until all of the granola is a nice golden brown color.
  6. Allow granola to cool completely before storing- this will help it obtain that crunchy granola texture we all crave.
  7. Add to an airtight container and store for up to three weeks. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can easily half this recipe if you prefer!
  • I recommend keeping the lower oven temperature in this recipe. It may be tempting to turn up the heat to try and cook the granola faster, but I have found low and slow is the real key to making the best granola.
  • You can use rolled oats or old fashioned oats in this recipe. I do not recommend quick oats.
  • Dried fruit would be a wonderful addition to this recipe. Occasionally I will add in dried cherries or cranberries. Chocolate chips would also be a yummy addition.

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