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!
Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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
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
Pour wet ingredients over the dry ingredients, mixing to ensure all of the oats are coated.
Spread the mixture in a thin layer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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.
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.