Maple Granola Recipe

Makes: 6 cups
Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
• ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
• ½ cup pure maple syrup
• ⅓ cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, cherries), added after baking

Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   Heat to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Mix dry ingredients
   Combine oats, nuts, coconut, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Add maple syrup
   Stir in maple syrup and oil until everything is well coated.
4. Bake
   Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
   Bake 30–35 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and fragrant.
5. Cool & add fruit
   Let granola cool completely, then mix in dried fruit.

Tips

• For clusters, press the mixture lightly before baking and avoid over-stirring.
• Store in an airtight jar for up to 3 weeks.