5.0 from 51 votes
Healthy Maple Pecan Granola
This Healthy Maple Pecan Granola is one of my family's favorites and is so incredibly easy and fully customizable!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 635 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 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 ground flax seed
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup
- 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.
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Notes
- Storage
- Storage
- Counter: Store in an airtight container for up to a month.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost by taking it out and warming it for about 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Substitutions
- Substitutions
- Oats: Old-fashioned oats are the best for this recipe.
- Pecans: You can use any other nut that you prefer.
- Pepitas: You can omit or use hemp seeds or sunflower seeds.
- Olive Oil: You can also use butter or vegetable oil.
Nutrition Information
Calories
635kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
357mg
(15%)
Potassium
449mg
(13%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
20IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
122mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 635
% 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.