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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

What You’ll Need for This Recipe

Rolled Oats: Old fashioned rolled oats work best. I prefer to use gluten free oats.
Maple Syrup: Adds a natural sweetness and helps to create the perfect crunch.
Pecans: Or any nut of your choice. I prefer to use pecans, walnuts or almonds.
Vanilla Extract: To add a nice hint of vanilla – I typically use Rodelle brand extract.
Sea Salt: A quality sea salt adds the perfect balance of flavors. I typically use pink Himalayan sea salt.
Cinnamon and Nutmeg: Adds nice a warming spice to the granola. Feel free to omit nutmeg if you do not have any on hand or prefer only cinnamon.

Please see recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full recipe details.

Measure and Mix. dry ingredients of oats, sea salt, nutmeg and cinnamon with the vanilla extract. Stir until seasonings are evenly dispersed throughout the oats. Then add in the maple syrup and stir until the oats are coated.
Add Nuts. Break pecans into smaller pieces by hand and stir until the pecan pieces are completely coated.
Bake the Granola. Spread the granola mixture evenly on a prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Take baking sheet out of oven and stir mixture and then spread into an even layer again. Bake an additional 10 minutes.
Finish and Serve. Remove baking sheet from the oven, and allow to cool on the countertop for 15 minutes. The granola will firm up as it cools. Store in an airtight container, such as a mason jar.

Meal Prep Friendly: Make a larger batch and store in mason jars or airtight containers.

Experiment with Nuts: Don’t hesitate to experiment with different nuts like walnuts or almonds, to create a unique flavor profile.

Makes for a Great Gift: Package the granola in decorative jars with personalized labels for a thoughtful and tasty present.

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, vanilla, sea salt nutmeg and cinnamon. Stir until seasonings are evenly dispersed throughout the oats.
Add in the maple syrup and stir until the oats are coated.
Break pecans into smaller pieces by hand and stir until the pecan pieces are completely coated.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread the mixture in an even layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
Take baking sheet out of oven and stir mixture and then spread into an even layer. Bake an additional 10 minutes.
Remove baking sheet from the oven, and allow to cool on the countertop for 15 minutes. The granola will firm up as it cools.
Store in an airtight container, such as a mason jar.

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