Homemade Maple Pecan Granola (Vegan)
Skip the store-bought granola and make your own with this easy homemade maple pecan granola recipe. Made with simple ingredients, it's the perfect breakfast for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats (old fashioned oats)
- 1 ½ cups pecans
- ½ cup ground flax seed
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon all spice
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix together the rolled oats, pecans, ground flax seed, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, all spice, maple syrup and olive oil until. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Press the granola mixture into the baking sheet forming an even layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring once halfway though. Make sure to press the granola down into the tray again after stirring.
- Let the granola cool for 30-45 minutes.
- Add the coconut flakes into the granola and gently mix together.
Notes
- Store granola in an airtight container. It will store well in the pantry for about 1 month.
- Tip: store leftover pecans in the freezer until next use. It will help keep them fresh!
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