Vanilla Pecan Granola

Prepare to be amazed by how easy it is to whip up a batch of this granola using Mimi’s recipe. Once you experience the homemade goodness, you may never want to go back to buying granola from the store. The best part about creating your own granola is the freedom to experiment with different ingredients and customize it to your preference. I like to add in coconut flakes and different nuts. In the fall, I add in pumpkin seeds and pumpkin spice. It’s always good no matter how you mix it up. Let’s get cooking!

Vanilla Pecan Granola

This is Mimi's recipe and it's really good and easy to make. Top a bowl of yogurt with some fresh berries and this yummy vanilla pecan granola and you have a tasty treat. Let's get cooking!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 16 minutes mins

Total Time 26 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 8 people

Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

• 1 baking sheet
• 1 parchment paper
• 1 Food processor to chop nuts
• 1 mixing bowls
• 1 measuring cups
• 1 measuring spoons

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 6 cups rolled oats
• ▢ 4 ½ tsp cinnamon
• ▢ 1 ½ cups pecans chopped
• ▢ ¾ cups maple syrup
• ▢ ¾ cup coconut oil or oil of choice
• ▢ 1 ½ tsp vanilla
• ▢ ½ cup coconut flakes optional

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Instructions

 

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  Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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  In a large bowl, add in dry ingredients. Mix and set aside.
  6 cups rolled oats, 4 ½ tsp cinnamon, 1 ½ cups pecans, ½ cup coconut flakes
  
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  In a medium bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together wet ingredients. If you are using coconut oil, ensure you melt it in the microwave for 40 seconds and include the liquid oil in this step.
  ¾ cups maple syrup, ¾ cup coconut oil, 1 ½ tsp vanilla
  
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  Pour wet ingredients over the dry ingredients, mixing to ensure all of the oats are coated.
  
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  Spread the mixture in a thin layer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  
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  Bake for 8 minutes. Stir and fluff with a spatula and bake for an additional 8 minutes, watching carefully to ensure it doesn't over cook. The mixture should be golden brown and dry to the touch.
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  Remove from heat and let it cool. Place cooled granola in an air tight container for storing. Serve and enjoy!
  

Notes

The nutritional data includes the use of coconut oil and coconut flakes in this recipe. If you are using a different oil or excluding coconut flakes, please reference the labeling of the products you are using. This nutritional data is only an estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 10gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 399mgFiber: 9gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg