Sweet and crunchy maple pecan granola. Better than store bought, this granola makes a great breakfast or healthy snack.
If you’ve never made your own granola, then this is a brilliant recipe to try. Making homemade granola couldn’t be more easy! I really enjoy baking my own completely from scratch, it makes a great affordable and healthy breakfast and when you make it yourself, the real bonus is you know exactly what ingredients have gone into it.
As summer nears to a close, autumn is just around the corner, and I am super excited to start new seasonal baking. So I’m kicking off the new season with this crunchy, golden and delicious maple pecan granola. I’ve shared a few granola recipes on the blog so far, including this vanilla almond granola which is a favourite of ours. I’ve used that granola as a base recipe for this maple and pecan version, the only change I made was cooking the granola at a slightly lower temperature for longer. You can never have enough granola recipes on hand!
I’ve added light brown sugar to my granola, this adds a very light molasses flavour and also gives it that perfect crunch. I love the rich maple flavour with the crunchy toasted pecans. When the pecans toast and caramelise in the oven they remind me of pecan pie.
My favourite way to serve this granola has to be with milk or Greek yoghurt, topped with mixed berries. But it certainly tastes great on its own – I often munch on a few handfuls for an afternoon pick-me-up. It makes quite an addictive treat to snack on!
Ingredients:
300g (3 1/2 cups) jumbo rolled oats
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
100g (1 scant cup) pecans, roughly chopped
200g (7 ounces) maple syrup
4 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Additional –
Dried fruit – apricots, dates or prunes
Pumpkin, chia, sunflower seeds
Method:
- Preheat oven to 300°F / 150°C / 130 Fan / Gas Mark 2 . Line 1-2 large baking sheets with non-stick parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a small saucepan melt together the maple syrup, oil and vanilla extract on a medium heat. When the mixture is runny, take off the heat.
- In a mixing bowl mix together the oats, brown sugar, chopped pecans and cinnamon. Pour the wet mixture over the oats and mix to coat fully. Make sure you cover all the oats.
- Spread out evenly on 1-2 large baking trays. Bake for 45-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cook until light golden and toasted. Granola will feel soft at this point, but as it cools the air will make it crunchy.
- Remove tray from oven once cooked and allow to cool. Once cooled store in an airtight container or jar for up to 1 month.
Recipe Notes:
- You can use any oil you like – coconut oil, regular vegetable or canola oil would work well.
- Adjust spices to your taste, add ins include a 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg or cloves. You can also add an extra 1/2 tsp cinnamon for more spiced flavour.
- Top with anything you like. Dates would really well with this granola, but you could also top with sliced strawberries, banana or blueberries.
Enjoy!
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Thank you! 😀
This is what I call an exciting combination, Jess. Maple + peacan = wowlicious. I can imagine how delicious this is. Yummy!
Thanks so much, Anu! It was a great combo! 😀
Mmm this granola looks fantastic, Jessica! Definitely the perfect flavor for fall. Maple sounds so good and I bet your house smelled amazing when this was baking!
Thanks so much, Gayle! It produced a gorgeous aroma whilst baking, I couldn’t wait to dig in and try it! 😀
Looks really delicious, I will be trying this for sure! Thanks Jessica 😊
Thanks so much! 😀 Hope you enjoy it!
Nothing like a granola made home ! Yours looks extra and gourmand !
Thanks Eva! Homemade granola are definitely one of my favourite things to make! 😀
This granola is a keeper! Yum.
Thanks Julie! 😀
I love making granola! It’s so fun to make! This flavour combo is the best too, maple and pecans are such a match made in heaven. Delicious! Love it 🙂
Thanks so much, Harriet! 😀
This time of year is ALL about maple and pecan for me and I love making my own granola, so I can’t wait to try this.
Thanks Dannii!
Me too, I´m also excited to start a new season of baking! 🙂
This maple pecan granola is right up my alley!
Thanks Johlene!
I would definitely add this granola to some Greek yogurt. Yum!
Thanks Eva! Love serving granola with Greek yogurt! Makes a super tasty breakfast! 🙂
Homemade granola is the best and you can never have too many varieties! I love this maple pecan combo! It’s perfect for a fall breakfast or snack!
Thanks Rachelle!
This looks awesome 🙂 Maple and pecan go so well together!
Thanks Medha!
I love making homemade granola, but I’ve never made a maple pecan version before. I may need to try this soon though, because this looks wonderful!
Thanks so much, Danielle! 😀
I’m so excited about seasonal baking too! And maple is the way to go this time of year. I love a bowl of crunchy granola for breakfast and the health benefits of this recipe make it impossible to pass up. Fantastic job Jess!
Thanks so much, Mary Frances! Glad you like it – thanks for the lovely comment! 😀
Homemade granola always is a good idea! Especially when the maple syrup was added:) I’ve been making it for over 7 years, and all bough granola we’ve tried recently wasn’t just good enough. So count me on! Well done, Jess!
Thanks Ben! I love adding maple syrup to granola, adds a delicious flavour to the mix! Wow, I would love to learn how to make my own, definitely hoping you share a recipe on your blog! 😀 Glad you like the granola, I hope you get a chance to give it a try!
This would be a great reason to shut that alarm off in the morning, perfect treat to wake up to!
Thanks Pamela! A delicious breakfast always helps when I have an early morning! 😉
Yum!! Great granola idea Jess!
Thanks Jessica!
This looks SO good! Homemade granola is the best! I could snack on this all day long! Love the maple pecan flavor!
This granola looks absolutely perfect, Jess. Honestly, it’s hard to find granola with only the things I love the most, but somehow you’ve done it!
If I would like this to be a soft granola, would I just bake for less time?
Hi Shannon! Yes, just bake the granola for about 25 minutes, mixing it halfway through baking time. It will be less crunchy that way! Enjoy! 😀