The Perfect Simple Granola Recipe With Maple Syrup
This granola is perfection! It has texture without being overly crunchy or hard, it has just the right amount of sweetness, and the cinnamon touch gives it the perfect granola flavor.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ¼ cup slivered almonds or any other nut or seed variety
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or any other nut or seed variety
- ½ cup coconut shreds unsweetened
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 2 tablespoons almond butter or other nut butter
Instructions
- Set the oven to 300°F.
- In a big bowl, combine the dry ingredients including the rolled oats, almonds, walnuts, coconut shreds, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Next, add the coconut oil and maple syrup to the oats mixture. Using a spatula, mix well.
- Next, add the almond butter and combine.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and dump the granola mixture onto it.Pressing firmly, form a 1-inch thick log or oval.
- Bake it in the oven for 20 minutes. You should see the edges starting to brown.Take the granola out of the oven and gently toss it. *Do so gently so that clusters of granola remain. Gently spread it out on the baking pan.
- Put the granola back into the oven for another 20 minutes or until the granola is golden brown and toasted.
- Take it out of the oven and let it cool. Once cooled, put it in an airtight jar. It should fill a 32-ounce jar and keep well in the fridge for 3 months.
- Serve this granola by itself as a snack, with milk like a cereal, in a parfait with yogurt, in an acai bowl, on oatmeal, or on chia pudding.Enjoy!
Notes
How long is this granola good for?
It is good for 3 months in the fridge.
Can I use seeds instead of nuts?
Yes, simply replace the nuts with seeds or do a combination! I've made this recipe with 1/4 cup almonds and 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds and it tastes just as amazing!
How much granola does this make?
This makes just enough to fill a 32-ounce jar.