Granola — Maple Pecan Not Too Sweet
Crunchy clusters, toasted pecans, and a touch of maple syrup. This granola is perfectly balanced and not too sweet.
Granola — Maple Pecan Not Too Sweet
Crunchy clusters, toasted pecans, and a touch of maple syrup. This granola is perfectly balanced and not too sweet.
Key move
Stir the granola only once halfway through baking to create perfect clusters.
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The Setup
- Large Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
The Mise en Place
5 of 7Your prep station before cooking begins
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Granola is not clumping.
Ensure the mixture is evenly coated with maple syrup and coconut oil.
Granola is burning.
Reduce oven temperature slightly. Make sure the granola is spread in a thin, even layer.
Chef's Notes
For crispier granola, let it cool completely in the turned-off oven before removing. This helps it dry out further.
Stir the granola halfway through baking to ensure even browning and prevent burnt edges.
Serve over Greek yogurt with fresh berries for a balanced breakfast, or enjoy as a crunchy snack on its own.
Granola keeps well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Perfect for batch prepping.
The Method
PREHEAT
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
Oven is preheated to the correct temperature.
COMBINE
In a large bowl, combine rolled oats (3 cups), chopped pecans (1 cup), chia seeds (2 tbsp), cinnamon (1 tsp), and salt (¼ tsp).
Dry ingredients are combined in the bowl.
ADD
Add maple syrup (½ cups) and melted coconut oil (¼ cups) to the dry ingredients. Stir well to coat evenly.
All ingredients are coated with the wet mixture.
SPREAD
Spread the mixture in an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Mixture is spread into a thin, even layer.
BAKE
Bake for 30 minutes.
Granola is golden brown and appears mostly baked.
STIR
Time-sensitiveStir the granola once halfway through baking (after 15 minutes).
Granola has been stirred once.
COOL
Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. Granola will crisp up as it cools.
Granola is completely cool to the touch.
BREAK
Break the cooled granola into clusters.
Granola is broken into desired cluster sizes.
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