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Homemade Maple Pecan Granola

Maple Pecan Granola is a crunchy baked mixture of rolled oats, toasted pecans, and sweetened with pure maple syrup. The ingredients are combined and baked until golden brown, resulting in clusters with a crisp texture and aromatic sweetness. It can be enjoyed as a cereal, snack, or topping for yogurt or desserts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups rolled oats old-fashioned
  • 1 cup pecan halves roughly chopped
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup pure
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped pecans, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed, ensuring the nuts are well distributed among the oats.
    3 cups rolled oats
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the maple syrup and vegetable oil until just beginning to simmer and become smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
    3 cups rolled oats
  4. Pour the warm liquid mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to stir and coat all the oats and nuts evenly until the mixture appears glossy and well combined.
    3 cups rolled oats
  5. Spread the coated mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the granola is golden brown and fragrant.
    3 cups rolled oats
  6. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the granola cool completely. Once cooled, break into clusters and store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
    3 cups rolled oats