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Homemade Maple Pecan Granola

This homemade maple pecan granola is made with old-fashioned oats, pecans, real maple syrup, and warm cinnamon for perfectly crunchy clusters. It's an easy make-ahead breakfast that's delicious with milk, yogurt, or by the handful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 14 1/2 cup per serving
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup melted, coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp butter extract (optional, but recommended)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • 2 rimmed baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325℉. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, pecans , brown sugar, cinnamon and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and butter extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  5. Divide the granola evenly between the 2 baking sheets if it seems too much for 1 pan. Gently press the mixture down with the back of spatula to encourage clusters.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through baking, until the granola is lightly golden.
  7. Remove the pans from oven and DO NOT STIR. Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheets.
  8. Once cooled, break the granola into clusters and store in an airtight container.