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Brown Butter Maple Granola
4.7 from 93 votes

Brown Butter Maple Granola

Brown Butter Maple Granola mixes oats, shredded coconut, nuts, and spices coated in a brown butter and maple syrup glaze baked until golden. The browning of butter adds a nutty complexity, while maple syrup sweetens naturally. The granola finishes with dried cranberries stirred in after baking, giving a chewy contrast to the crunchy toasted clusters.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Course: Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup coconut shredded, sweetened
  • 1/2 cup almonds chopped
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 1 butter 1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter, half stick
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

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  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a Slipat or parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, combine oats, coconut, almonds, pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt. Set aside.
  3. 3. In a small saucepan, melt the Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter over medium heat and continue to cook, swirling occasionally, until butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and pour into a medium bowl. Add the maple syrup and vanilla. Whisk until combined. Pour the brown butter maple mixture over dry ingredients. Stir until dry ingredients are well-coated.
  4. 4. Pour the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread granola into an even layer. Bake for 35 minutes or until granola is golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from oven and stir in dried cranberries. Let the granola cool completely. Store in an air-tight container for up to 1 month.
  5. Note-any dried fruit is great in this granola.