This Maple Nut Granola is crunchy, golden, and bursting with flavor—made with hearty oats, coconut chips, a variety of raw nuts, and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. It’s oven-baked to perfection with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla, creating a wholesome snack or breakfast topper you’ll want to keep on hand at all times. Whether sprinkled over yogurt, paired with milk, or enjoyed by the handful, this homemade granola is a healthy and satisfying treat that stores beautifully and is easy to customize with your favorite add-ins.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (large flake)
- 2 to 3 loosely packed cups of flaked coconut chips
- 3 to 4 cups assorted raw nuts (e.g., cashews, pecans, almonds, macadamia nuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds)
- 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
The easy method of making granola nut recipe:
Preheat the Oven:
- Heat your oven to 160°C.
- Adjust Racks: Place oven racks in the upper and lower thirds. Prepare two large baking sheets with parchment paper or a light coating of low-fat cooking spray.
- Mixing Ingredients
Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a big bowl, mix oats, coconut, and assorted nuts.
- Make Liquid Mixture: Whisk together maple syrup, oil, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla. Pour this over the oat and nut mixture.
- Coat Ingredients: Stir well to ensure the dry ingredients are coated with the liquid.
Spread on Baking Sheets:
- Divide the mixture onto the two baking sheets, spreading it out evenly.
- Baking Process
Bake and Stir:
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every fifteen minutes. Do this for about 45 minutes until the mix turns golden brown.
Rotate Pans:
Halfway through baking, switch the top pan with the bottom one for even cooking.
Cooling and Storing:
Let the granola cool completely before storing it. Use an airtight container for storage.
Additional Note:
After baking and cooling, consider adding dried fruits like raisins, dried cranberries, or dried cherries for extra flavor
Enjoy
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