Enjoy this easy recipe for homemade vegan Maple Pecan Granola made with oats, dates, seeds and pure maple syrup for breakfast or a snack.
Did you know that you could make the healthiest and best tasting granola right in your own kitchen? If you have never made granola then let me tell you that it's incredibly easy and takes very little time.
If you have made your own granola, then you already know that it's a simple to make delicious treat.
This hearty Maple Pecan Granola is nutritious, flavourful and full of texture. The oats, seeds, coconut and pecans are perfectly toasted which gives this granola a nice crunch.
Homemade granola is a healthier option than granola that comes out of a box. Making your own granola is the best way to control what ingredients are in your breakfast or snack and allows you to control how much sugar and fat you consume.
The maple syrup and dates used in this recipe sweeten the granola without having to use refined sugar.
Stick to using whole rolled oats in your granola since they contain fibre and protein that help fill you up.
How to Make it
This Maple Pecan Granola recipe is vegan since it uses coconut oil for the fat and real maple syrup as the sweetener.
One of my favorite things about granola recipes is that they are adaptable, so don't feel that you have to stick to the exact recipe. You can choose which of your favourite ingredients will go into your granola. Just remember to maintain the same ratio of wet-to-dry ingredients as the original recipe when making substitutions.
Listed below are the ingredients I used in this granola recipe. Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for measurements and cook times.
Ingredients Overview:
- Rolled oats: For gluten-free granola, be sure to use certified gluten-free oats.
- Pecans: You could also use almonds or walnuts.
- Unsweetened dried shredded coconut
- Sunflower seeds: Make sure to use unsalted sunflower seeds.
- Chia seeds: Can be substituted with flax seeds.
- Ground cinnamon and sea salt
- Pure vanilla extract
- Coconut oil: Make sure to melt the coconut oil before measuring and adding it to your ingredients. If you don't have any coconut oil you could use any light-tasting oil, such as canola oil.
- Maple syrup: I find the amount of maple syrup used in this granola just right, but if you prefer things on the sweeter side, you could add an additional tablespoon or 2.
- Dried dates: You could also use dried cranberries or raisins.
Steps Overview:
- Preheat the oven and lightly oil two baking sheets.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, pecan pieces, dried coconut, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, salt and cinnamon.
- Add the melted coconut oil, the maple syrup and vanilla to the oat mixture and stir well.
- Spread the granola mixture in an even layer on the baking sheets.
- Place one baking sheet on the the lowest rack and the other on the middle rack in the oven. Bake the granola for 10 minutes, stir and alternate the positions of the baking sheets. Bake for another 10 minutes. If the granola needs more toasting, stir it again and alternate the baking tray positions one more time.
- Bake for a total of 20 to 25 minutes or until granola is fragrant and toasted.
- Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool before adding the chopped dates or other dried fruit of your choice.
Serving Suggestions
Eat it plain as a quick snack. Serve it with milk or top a yogurt bowl with a handful of granola for breakfast.
Make a granola parfait. Simply layer yogurt and granola in a glass or small mason jar. Add in some fresh berries or diced apples or pears for a delicious treat. If you don't have fresh fruit, you could also use jam for layering with granola and yogurt.
Storage Instructions
Store the cooled granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Granola can also be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer bag. Thaw granola at room temperature before serving.
Give this great recipe for homemade Maple Pecan Granola a try and you'll be rewarded with wholesome delicious granola.
Enjoy!
More Delicious Breakfast Recipes
- Vanilla Almond Granola
- Homemade Muesli
- Homemade Coconut and Seed Bars
- Healthy Pumpkin Seed Granola
- Whole Wheat Carrot Muffins
Maple Pecan Granola
Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup pecan pieces
- 1 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
- ½ cup sunflower seeds unsalted
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup pitted dates coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300ºF. Lightly oil two baking sheets.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, pecan pieces, dried coconut, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, salt and cinnamon.
- Add the melted coconut oil, the maple syrup and vanilla and stir well.
- Spread on the two baking sheets.
- Place each baking sheet on the two lowest racks in the oven, bake for 10 minutes. Stir the granola and then alternate their position on the racks and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Check on granola, if it needs more toasting, stir and alternate the baking sheets once again. This time check after 5 minutes to avoid over toasting the granola.
- Depending on your oven, the granola will need a total of 20 to 25 minutes until it is fragrant and toasted.
- Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool before adding the chopped dates or other dried fruit of your choice.
Notes
- Stored at room temperature in an airtight container, this granola will keep well for up to 2 weeks.
- Granola can also be frozen in a freezer storage bag for up to 3 months.
Rebecca says
I just made this. It’s terrific! I used walnuts instead of pecans, replaced the coconut oil with canola, and left out the sunflower seeds because I was using what I had on hand. I also used date pieces and raisins for the fruit. I will make this again. Thanks for sharing this
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
So happy you loved the granola, I also think it's great that you used what you had on hand for this recipe, thanks so much for leaving a comment!
M says
How do you keep the dates from making the granola soft? Mine is soft the next day in an airtight jar.
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Hi, I haven't had that problem but here are a few things I can think of that might help keep your granola crunchy: 1) make sure to use rolled oats, not instant or quick cooking. 2) make sure you toast the granola sufficiently in the oven. 3) Add dates and all dried fruit after baking the granola. Hope that helps, let me know if you give it another try.
milkandbun says
This one is absolutely amazing thing!!! I love granola and oats! and dates are one of my fav sweets! Yummy! 🙂 And healthy!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
So happy to hear that, hope you'll give this granola a try then.
Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says
What a delicious looking breakfast! I'll take anything with maple and pecan in it - YUM!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thanks! I know its hard to go wrong with pecans and maple syrup!
nagimaehashi says
I LOVE HOMEMADE GRANOLA! And this looks WAY better than the boring one I usually make. Pinning! And I think I'm going to make it this morning! (It's Saturday here in Sydney!!)
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you so much for pinning Nagi. I can't believe that anything you make can be boring, I've looked at your recipes and they're so creative. Hope you like the granola!
Lynz Real Cooking says
Wow this sounds so good! I love granola!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you Lynz! It was delicious, I just finished the last of it this morning, now I'm looking forward to my next batch, think I'll try switching things up a bit!
Lynz Real Cooking says
It looks so good. How long did it last?
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
It lasted two weeks, but after 10 days the dates started to get a bit hard. But still really good to the end.
Lynz Real Cooking says
ok that is awesome! I have to try it I love the ingredients!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Then you really should try it, and let me know what you think 🙂
tentimestea says
What delicious-sounding granola! It must taste so lovely with the maple syrup and pecans! I haven't had any homemade granola in a long time and boxed versions are just not the same (all oats and sugar) 🙂
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thanks! It really was amazing, I loved the combination of flavours in it.
Jenny says
This granola recipe looks great! I have made my own granola before, but not with coconut oil. I will have to try this recipe. I agree that homemade granola is so much tastier than the kind from a box. Thank you for sharing!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thanks Jenny! It was my first time using coconut oil in granola as well and I really loved it.
Divine Spice Box says
such a healthy spread of ingredients going into the granola ! Awesome selection of ingredients. Thanks for sharing with FF 🙂
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you!
Kaila says
I love making my own granola. Although, I admit I always add chocolate. (I even add chocolate to store bought granola; it's a weakness of mine!) Your focus on the different textures, as well as flavors, in your granola really shows and makes for such a great treat/snack. Thank you so much for bringing your granola to the fiesta this week, and I hope you had a fantastic weekend!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
That's great. If adding chocolate makes you happy then why not! I have not yet tasted a granola with chocolate in it, but I can't imagine not liking it!
Hilda says
I have not made granola in a few months but this recipe will get me back into the habit for sure.
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thanks Hilda! I think this is one of my favourite blends of fruit and nuts.
nancyc says
Yum–this granola sounds great–love the fall maple flavor! It's getting to be time for me to be making some granola soon! 🙂
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thanks Nancy, I did love the maple syrup in this granola. I'm thinking of making another batch but with pumpkin flavours.
Louise Crosby says
I am definitely going to make this. I like that it uses coconut oil and maple syrup, and that the other ingredients are all so healthy. Gorgeous photo, too. Love the colour and composition.
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thanks Louise! Do let me know how you like the recipe and I would love to know if you switch up the ingredients.
Amanda says
Tested and true!! Tasty granola, that's for sure! 🙂
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Ahhh, thanks so much Amanda!