Maple Cinnamon Nut Granola

My husband is a huge granola eater and can usually finish the entire bag in one sitting. I got tired of paying all of that money for a bag of granola that wouldn't last the week, so I decided to make my own, and you know what? It tastes way better then the store bought stuff, its super easy to make, and much more cost effective, as each batch lasts 4 times as long!


Homemade Maple Cinnamon Nut Granola


Takes: 20 minutes
Servings: 6-8



What you will need:


  • 3 Cups Oats (not instant or quick cooking)
  • 1/2 Cup of Unsweetened Coconut (flakes or shredded)
  • 1 Cup Raw Almonds (whole)
  • 1 Cup Pecans (chopped)
  • 1/2 Cup Raisins
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1.5 TBS Ground Flax Seed
  • 1 TBS Cinnamon
  • 1/4 Cup Organic Olive Oil
  • 1/3 + 2 TBS Maple Syrup (can also sub Agave)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla 



To Make:


  1. Preheat Oven to 300.
  2. Mix together dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. In a small bowl mix wet ingredients together.
  4. Pour wet ingredients over dry and mix together until everything is well coated.
  5. Place 1/2 mixture on large cookie sheet and spread so that it is a thin layer.
  6. Place in oven for 15-20 minutes until mixture is lightly toasted.
  7. Repeat with second half of the mixture.
  8. Once cooled, place in an air tight storage container and keep in pantry for up to two weeks. 


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