Maple Granola

A close-up view of maple granola in a bowl
Dotdash Meredith

This quick and healthy granola recipe can be enjoyed like cereal with milk or sprinkled over yogurt to make an easy parfait. Serve with a banana for a balanced breakfast.

Prep/Cook Time: 25 Minutes, Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine maple syrup, oil and vanilla in a medium bowl. Stir in oat, pecans, cinnamon and salt until evenly combined. Evenly spread out onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake the granola, stirring halfway through, until golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely before storing.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 147 Calories, Total Fat: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Carbohydrates: 18 g, Fiber: 3 g, Total Sugars: 5 g, Added Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 3 g, Sodium: 50 mg, Potassium: 102 mg, Phosphorus: 82 mg, Iron: 1 mg, Folate: 6 mcg, Calcium: 28 mg, Vitamin A: 5 IU, Vitamin C: 0 mg, Vitamin D: 0 IU

© Dotdash Meredith. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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