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Homemade Maple Pecan Granola with Dates

Last Updated on July 22, 2020 by Sweet and Savoury Pursuits

Homemade granola is quick to make and takes little effort. Try this recipe for Homemade Maple Pecan Granola with Dates and you’ll be rewarded with delicious and healthier granola.

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Bowl of vegan Homemade Maple Pecan Granola with Dates

Did you know that you could make the healthiest and best tasting granola right in your own kitchen? If you haven’t already made your own granola then let me tell you that it’s incredibly easy and takes very little time. And if you have made your own granola, then you already know that it’s a delicious treat.

Bowl of Homemade Maple Pecan Granola with Dates

Maple Pecan Granola

This maple pecan granola is flavourfull and full of texture. The oats, seeds, coconut and pecans are perfectly toasted which gives this granola a nice crunch. Stick to using whole rolled oats in your granola since they contain fiber and protein that help fill you up. The maple syrup used in this recipe sweetens the granola without having to use refined sugar.

Granola recipes are adaptable, so don’t feel that you have to stick to an exact recipe. Have fun and 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.

Making Homemade Granola

This recipe for Homemade Maple Pecan Granola with Dates is so much better than granola that comes out of a box. Making your own granola is the best way for you to control what ingredients are in your breakfast or snack and allows you to control how much sugar and fat you consume.

This vegan maple pecan granola recipe uses coconut oil for the fat and maple syrup as the sweetener. I find the amount of maple syrup used in this granola just right, but if you prefer it sweeter you could add 1 to 2 more tablespoons.

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.

Bowl of Maple Pecan Granola with Dates.

Give this Homemade Maple Pecan Granola with Dates recipe a try and you’ll be rewarded with delicious granola that is good for you. Enjoy!SaveSaveSaveSave

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Homemade Maple Pecan Granola with Dates

Sweet and Savoury Pursuits
Homemade granola is quick to make and takes little effort. Try this homemade maple pecan granola with dates and you’ll be rewarded with delicious and healthier granola.
4.8 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American, Swiss
Servings 12 Makes approx. 7 to 8 cups
Calories 366 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup pecan pieces
  • 1 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds unsalted
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup pitted dates coarsely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300ºF.
  • 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 two lightly oiled baking sheets.
  • Place each baking sheet on the two lowest racks in the oven, stir the granola and then alternate their position on the racks every 10 minutes.
  • Bake for a total of 20 to 25 minutes or until granola is fragrant and toasted.
  • Remove from the oven and let the granola cool before adding the chopped dates or other dried fruit of your choice.

Notes

Stored in an airtight container, this granola will keep well for a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 46mgPotassium: 328mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2.4mg
Keyword Homemade Maple Pecan Granola with Dates, Maple Pecan Granola, Vegan Granola
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  1. 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

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    • 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.

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  5. 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!!)

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  7. 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) 🙂

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  8. 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!

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  10. 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!

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  13. 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.

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