Healthy Maple Pecan Granola
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Healthy Maple Pecan Granola
Description
The Healthy Maple Pecan Granola combines old-fashioned oats, pecans, pepitas, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, and warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, sweetened naturally with maple syrup and held together by olive oil. This mixture is spread evenly on parchment and baked at a low temperature initially and then stirred and pressed again, resulting in clusters that are crunchy with a balanced touch of spice.
The method of gently baking and pressing the granola ensures that it dries out evenly and develops a crisp texture instead of falling apart. The use of a combination of seeds and nuts adds variety in texture and nutrition. The warm spices contribute subtle flavor depth without overpowering the natural maple and nutty notes.
Once cooled completely, this granola can be enjoyed as a breakfast topping with milk or yogurt or as a snack on its own. Its mix of nuts and seeds adds satisfying crunch and makes it filling enough to serve as a wholesome choice for sustained energy.
The recipe notes recommend storing the granola in an airtight container for up to a month and freezing for longer storage. Substitutions like other nuts or seeds can be made depending on preference or availability, and different oils such as butter or vegetable oil can be used instead of olive oil to alter the flavor and texture slightly.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats old fashioned
- 1 1/2 cup pecans 6.5 oz
- 1/4 cup Pepitas
- 1/8 cup chia seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 cup Flax Seed ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup maple syrup real
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 300° and line a rimmed baking sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oil, maple, and vanilla extract.
- In another medium sized bowl, mix remaining dry ingredients.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet and stir it all together, ensuring that it is all well coated.
- Add an even layer to parchment paper, flattening it with a spatula and pressing it down gently.
- Bake for 20 minutes and then give a quick stir and another gentle press.
- Bake for another 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven, give another gentle press and let cool completely. At least for 20 - 30 minutes.
Notes
- Store granola in an airtight container for up to one month to maintain freshness.
- Freeze granola for up to three months; to defrost, warm at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Substitute old-fashioned oats with similar rolled oats for texture retention.
- Replace pecans with any preferred nuts without altering the core process.
- Pepitas can be omitted or swapped with hemp or sunflower seeds for variety.
- Use butter or vegetable oil as alternatives to olive oil based on flavor preference.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 635 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 635kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 357mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 449mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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