Maple Pecan Granola

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
4%
Maple Pecan Granola
50 min.
18
204kcal

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Start your mornings off right with a delightful bowl of homemade Maple Pecan Granola! This recipe not only caters to vegetarians and vegans but also stands strong as a gluten-free and dairy-free option. Packed with wholesome ingredients, it's the perfect blend of crunchy oats, rich nuts, and the sweet, inviting flavor of pure maple syrup.

Imagine scooping out golden-brown clusters of granola, filled with nutty pecans and walnuts, all infused with warming hints of ground cinnamon. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch, leaving you wanting more! Not to mention, this recipe is low FODMAP-friendly, making it an excellent choice for those with specific dietary needs.

With just 50 minutes of your time, you can prepare a batch that yields an impressive 18 servings, ideal for family breakfasts or weekend brunches with friends. Enjoy it as a topping for your yogurt or fresh fruit, or simply relish it on its own as a wholesome snack throughout the day. Once baked and cooled, store your granola in an air-tight container, and you’ll have a nutritious treat handy whenever hunger strikes.

Trust us, after trying this Maple Pecan Granola, you won't want to go back to store-bought options. Your taste buds will thank you, and your body will appreciate the nourishing ingredients you've chosen to include. Get ready to elevate your breakfast game!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 cup ground flax seed 
  • teaspoon peppermint flavoring 
  • 0.7 cup maple syrup pure
  • cups old-fashioned oats 
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup walnuts chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Mix oats, pecans, walnuts, flax seed, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  4. Stir canola oil, maple syrup, maple flavoring, and salt together in a small bowl; pour over the oat mixture and stir to coat evenly.
  5. Spread the resulting mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
  7. Set granola aside to cool completely before breaking into chunks. Store in an air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts

Calories204kcal
Protein7.58%
Fat49.37%
Carbs43.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.97
Glycemic Load
7.17
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
8.5034781822368%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.41mg
Delphinidin
0.22mg
Catechin
0.22mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:203.62kcal
10.18%
Fat:11.5g
17.69%
Saturated Fat:1.06g
6.59%
Carbohydrates:22.56g
7.52%
Net Carbohydrates:18.9g
6.87%
Sugar:7.6g
8.45%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:35.87mg
1.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.97g
7.94%
Manganese:1.32mg
66.24%
Fiber:3.66g
14.64%
Magnesium:53.72mg
13.43%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.98%
Phosphorus:122.18mg
12.22%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.5%
Copper:0.21mg
10.67%
Selenium:6.62µg
9.45%
Zinc:1.17mg
7.83%
Iron:1.22mg
6.8%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.9%
Potassium:155.9mg
4.45%
Calcium:41.25mg
4.13%
Vitamin K:3.77µg
3.59%
Folate:13.5µg
3.37%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.16%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.91%
Vitamin B3:0.42mg
2.12%
Source:Allrecipes