Description
Create delightful homemade maple pecan granola clusters, a perfect crunchy fall snack. These easy-to-make clusters are wonderful for topping yogurt or enjoying on their own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped pecans, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and melted coconut oil.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the granola mixture in clusters onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant.
- Let the granola clusters cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.
- Once cooled, break apart any larger clusters if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter granola, you can add a tablespoon of brown sugar with the dry ingredients.
- Feel free to add other nuts or seeds like walnuts, almonds, or pumpkin seeds.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg