Homemade Maple and Pecan Granola
Indulge in this Homemade Maple Pecan Granola, a nutritious and tasty treat that's gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free! Featuring wholesome rolled oats, protein-packed hemp hearts, and crunchy pecans, this granola is naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup hemp hearts
- 1 cup pecans
- ½ cup pepitas
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (flakey sea salt if available)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, hemp hearts, pecans, pepitas, and sunflower seeds.3 cups rolled oats, 1 cup hemp hearts, 1 cup pecans, ½ cup pepitas, ½ cup sunflower seeds, ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Add the wet ingredients: Pour the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon over the dry mixture. Stir everything until well coated.¼ cup coconut oil, ½ cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly. Press it down with a spatula and sprinkle it with sea salt.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake at 275°F (135°C) for 1 hour. After 1 hour, check the granola; it should be lightly golden and fragrant. Do not stir the granola during baking—this helps it form large clusters.
- Carefully turn the baking sheet around so that the front side is now facing the back of the oven. After rotating, increase the oven temperature to 300°F (148°C).
- Continue baking for another 20-25 minutes, or until the granola is golden and smells toasted.Important: Keep a close eye on the granola during the last 20 minutes, as oven temperatures may vary. The granola is ready when it's golden and fragrant.
- Cool and store: Let the granola cool completely without stirring. Once cooled, store it in an airtight container. You can also add dried fruit, chocolate chips, or unsweetened coconut at this stage if desired.
Notes
Notes:
Customizable Add-Ins: Feel free to add dried fruits (like cranberries or raisins), chocolate chips, or seeds (like chia or flax) after baking for added flavor and nutrition.
Oats: Ensure you use certified gluten-free oats if you require a gluten-free granola.
Oil Substitutions: Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor, but you can use extra-virgin olive oil if coconut oil isn't available.
Sweetener Alternatives: Maple syrup can be replaced with honey or agave nectar for different sweetness levels.
Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months for longer shelf life.
Baking Tip: For clumpier granola, avoid stirring while it bakes and allow it to cool undisturbed.
Oats: Ensure you use certified gluten-free oats if you require a gluten-free granola.
Oil Substitutions: Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor, but you can use extra-virgin olive oil if coconut oil isn't available.
Sweetener Alternatives: Maple syrup can be replaced with honey or agave nectar for different sweetness levels.
Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months for longer shelf life.
Baking Tip: For clumpier granola, avoid stirring while it bakes and allow it to cool undisturbed.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 47IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg
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