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    Maple Pecan Granola Recipe

    Updated: Dec 21, 2024 · Published: Oct 9, 2023 by Chuckie · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Crunchy Maple Pecan Granola Recipe is all one would hope for in a homemade granola--easy, crunchy, and full of warm flavors.

    A jar of Maple Pecan Granola with berries.

    Maple 🍁 Pecan Granola with Coconut 🥥

    I prefer my yogurt parfait with a little yogurt and a lot of Maple Pecan Granola. Maybe a little fruit, too. But everyone at this house knows the granola is the star of this show!

    I love that this is a good jumping-off recipe for anyone that I share it with. It's easily adjusted to your flavor preferences.

    I've shared a few suggestions in the Variations section below, but I bet you have some of your own ideas!

    I suggest you make it as I've shared it the first time then add to it the next time. And trust me, there will be a next time.

    Maple Pecan Granola with a spoon.

    Ingredients 🧾

    These ingredients are the perfect start to your own special Maple Pecan Granola Recipe.

    • Old Fashioned Oats--These have the perfect size of flake which is slightly larger than quick oats. Some refer to these as rolled oats.
    • Chopped Pecans--I love pecans from our local farmers. I buy a bunch each fall and store them in the freezer.
    • Shredded Coconut--brings just a little chewy interest to the granola.
    • Brown Sugar--brings sweet warmth to the recipe.
    • Maple Syrup--Use 100% maple syrup. NOT pancake syrup, please.
    • Oil--Canola or other neutral-flavored oil is best.
    • Water--helps with the crisp.
    • Kosher Salt--lifts up the sweetness from the brown sugar and maple syrup to balance it all out.
    Ingredients for Maple Pecan Granola.

    Instructions for Making Granola 🧑🏼‍🍳

    Not much is involved in the directions for this easy-peasy recipe.

    1. Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Pour on a parchment paper lined sheet pan and bake.
    2. Stir well every 20 minutes. Baking until golden brown.
    3. Cool completely before putting it in a lidded container.
    4. Store at room temperature for several weeks to months.
    Whisking brown sugar into a measuring cup of maple syrup.
    Adding maple syrup to a baking sheet of pecans and oats.
    Mixing Maple Pecan Granola ingredients together on a baking sheet.

    Gluten-Free 🚫 Granola

    This recipe is gluten-free as shared, but if you are really sensitive, make sure you buy gluten-free oats. This assures your oats don't have any cross-contamination.

    I don't have to worry about eating gluten-free, but I love having a few recipes in my arsenal that are safe for those who need it.

    I remember a sweet little girl visiting my house around Christmas and I had several treats made up. She immediately dismissed the idea of eating any of my treats because her body required her treats be gluten-free.

    But guess what!... I tricked her! I had 2 treats she could safely eat and I loved seeing the surprise and excitement in her eyes.

    Afterall, sharing food is why I enjoy cooking so much!

    Top Tips ✅

    Stir this granola every 20 minutes to turn all the little flakes of oats, pecans, and coconut over. This ensures it browns evenly.

    Don't skim on the cooking time. Make sure the granola is legitimately golden brown all over. Otherwise it won't be as crunchy.

    Cool Granola completely before storing it to make sure it stays crispy in the jar for weeks to come.

    Storing Maple Pecan Granola Recipe

    I like to store my granola in a wide-mouth canning jar with a tight-fitting lid. This makes enough to fill a half gallon jar.

    Homemade Gifts

    Divide the cooled granola up into jelly jars with good lids, cover the lids with a square of fabric and tie on a ribbon for a fantastic homemade food gift.

    Substitutions and Variations

    Fruity Maple Pecan Granola--add any kind of dried fruit you like after the granola has baked. Try craisins, raisins, dried cherries, dried apricots, dried mangos...

    Nutty Maple Granola--Go wild! Add any and all the nuts you like. Sliced almonds, pistachios, and walnuts are some of my favorites.

    Cinnamon Maple Pecan Granola--Add a teaspoon of cinnamon with your liquid ingredients.

    Chocolate Maple Pecan Granola--Uhhhh... can you go wrong by adding semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips to the cooled granola? I think not.

    Yogurt Parfaits with Fruity Maple Pecan Granola--Layer granola, yogurt, and fresh fruit of your choice in clear glasses for a pretty breakfast.

    Spicy Sriracha Granola-- Add a half teaspoon of cayenne pepper and 2 Tablespoons of Sriracha for a spicy granola, your heat lovers are sure to enjoy.

    Try it Hot 🔥

    Heat your granola with a little milk in the microwave for a hearty, warm start to your day this fall or winter.

    Something Else to Try

    I love a fast and easy breakfast like Maple Pecan Granola with my homemade yogurt. For some other breakfast ideas that get you out the door fast, try some of our Overnight Oats.

    🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats--add fresh or frozen berries right before serving.

    🍲 Blended Overnight Oats--for those who are a little wary of the oatmeal texture. This one is more like a smoothie.

    🌰 Nutella Overnight Oats--a simple stir-in makes these oats taste like dessert!

    If you're after a heartier breakfast, 🥚Amish Breakfast Casserole gets lots of requests at my house and is perfect for holiday mornings.

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    Did You Make This Recipe? ❤️

    Lastly, if you made Maple Pecan Granola following this recipe, please let me know how you liked it by leaving a comment and/or giving a rating!

    I love hearing from you! I'll do my best to respond to each comment.

    And of course, if you do make this recipe, tag @laughingroostereats on Instagram and hashtag it #laughingroostereats! Seeing your photos is our favorite thing!

    Cup full of Maple Pecan Granola.

    FOOD SAFETY

    • Wash hands before cooking
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended

    A jar of Maple Pecan Granola with berries.

    Maple Pecan Granola Recipe

    5 from 3 votes
    Crunchy Maple Pecan Granola Recipe is all one would hope for in a homemade granola--easy, crunchy, and full of warm flavors.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Servings: 10
    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Calories: 395
    Ingredients Method Nutrition

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups Old Fashioned Oats
    • 2 cups Chopped Pecans
    • ¾ cup Shredded Coconut
    • ⅓ cup Brown Sugar
    • ⅓ cup Maple Syrup
    • ¼ cup Canola Oil
    • 2 Tablespoons Water
    • ¾ teaspoon Kosher Salt

    Method
     

    1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line your baking sheet with parchement paper.
    2. Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Pour on a parchment paper lined sheet pan and bake.
    3. Stir well every 20 minutes.
    4. Bake until golden brown. Approximately 45-55 minutes.
    5. Cool completely before putting it in a lidded container.
    6. Store at room temperature for several weeks to months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 182mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 6gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg

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    Comments

    1. Terry T says

      November 27, 2023 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and nutritious!!!

      Reply
    2. Carol Ann Robb says

      December 21, 2024 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      Remember that your oven may heat differently so stay close by when you make this for the first time. My oven runs hot & I made the mistake of being in another room & didn't hear the timer go off so my first batch turned out a bit darker & more crunchy (but still tastes good). For the second batch, I stirred the granola every 10 minutes & took it out of the oven after 30 minutes & it turned out much better. Thanks for the recipe, Chuckie!

      Reply
      • Chuckie says

        December 23, 2024 at 8:24 am

        Thank you for the tips, Carol Ann! This granola is a staple at our house and I've also been known to wonder and let it get a bit brown. 🙂 Happy cooking!

        Reply
        • Carol Ann Robb says

          April 05, 2025 at 5:05 pm

          5 stars
          Just made this for the third, maybe fourth, time and this batch came out perfectly! The only problem is that I can't stop eating it so it doesn't last as long as I want.

          Reply
          • Chuckie says

            April 06, 2025 at 1:58 pm

            Dang it! We need a bottomless bowl! Thank you for your review. Glad you are enjoying it!

            Reply
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