Maple Pecan Spice Granola

Homemade and easy to make Maple Pecan Cinnamon Granola with dried cranberries and sunflower seeds is delicious on yogurt or for a snack!

Total Time

35min

4.0

3 Ratings

Author: Garlic & Zest

Servings:

Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups

Old Fashioned Rolled Oats

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1 cup

Pecans , roughly chopped

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1/2 cup

Shelled Sunflower Seeds

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1/3 cup

Wheat Germ

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1/2 cup

Brown Sugar , firmly packed

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1/2 cup

Pure Maple Syrup

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1/3 cup

Canola Oil

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1 tsp

Ground Cinnamon

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as needed

Salt

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1 cup

Dried Cranberries

Cooking Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

In a large bowl combine the Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (2 1/2 cups) , Pecans (1 cup) , Shelled Sunflower Seeds (1/2 cup) , Wheat Germ (1/3 cup) , stir to combine.

In a small saucepan, add the Brown Sugar (1/2 cup) , Pure Maple Syrup (1/2 cup) , Canola Oil (1/3 cup) , Ground Cinnamon (1 tsp) , and Salt (as needed) . Heat over medium high heat, stirring constantly until brown sugar dissolves (do not boil).

Divide the granola between the two sheet pans and spread into a single layer. Bake for 10 minutes, stir the granola, spread out into a single layer and bake for another 10 minutes, until golden and fragrant.

Remove from the oven and cool for 1 to 2 minutes before adding the Dried Cranberries (1 cup) , and tossing together.

Cool to room temperature and transfer to airtight storage containers.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

647

FAT

32.9 g

PROTEIN

9.8 g

CARBS

85.2 g