Maple Pecan Granola

You’ll fall in love with this maple pecan granola recipe — it’s everything a cozy morning should smell like. Imagine warm maple syrup, toasted coconut, and crunchy pecans filling the kitchen with a golden aroma. It’s wholesome, naturally sweet, and perfect for topping yogurt or enjoying straight from the jar. This is your go-to breakfast crunch that’s better than anything you’ll find at the store.

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Quick Ingredient Highlights

Rolled Oats – 1 cup, hearty and wholesome base
Shredded Coconut – 1 cup, adds a hint of sweetness
Chopped Pecans – 1 cup, buttery and crunchy texture
Plant-Based Butter – 2–3 tbsp, helps everything stick together
Maple Syrup – ½ cup, pure liquid gold sweetness
Salt – 1 pinch, balances all the flavors

How to Make Maple Pecan Granola

STEP 1 – Combine Dry Ingredients

Add rolled oats, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans to a large glass mixing bowl (I love the Pyrex 4-Quart Glass Bowl — it’s sturdy and see-through, perfect for mixing evenly).
Stir gently with a wooden spoon until everything is evenly combined.

STEP 2 – Add Melted Butter and Maple Syrup

Pour in 2–3 tablespoons of melted plant-based butter and ½ cup of maple syrup.
Use a heat-resistant silicone spatula (OXO Good Grips Silicone Spatula is a great one — flexible yet durable) to coat all the oats and nuts evenly.

STEP 3 – Season Lightly

Add a generous pinch of salt to balance the sweetness and enhance the maple and pecan flavors.

STEP 4 – Mix Thoroughly

Continue mixing until every cluster looks glossy and evenly coated — this helps your granola bake up perfectly crisp and golden.

STEP 5 – Prepare the Baking Tray

Line a rimmed half-sheet baking pan (Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Half Sheet — bakes evenly and lasts for years) with parchment paper.
Spread the granola mixture evenly in a single layer.

STEP 6 – Bake Until Golden

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25–35 minutes.
Stir every 8 minutes using the silicone spatula for an even, golden bake.

STEP 7 – Cool Completely

Remove from the oven and let the granola cool completely.
It will firm up and become wonderfully crisp as it cools.

STEP 8 – Store and Serve

Once cool, transfer the granola into an airtight glass jar or storage container.
Enjoy it over yogurt, milk, or as a crunchy snack on its own.