Pecan Granola
This pecan granola is easy to make and perfect for a quick snack or a fun addition to your favorite yogurt or ice cream!
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup pecan halves or pieces
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
Directions
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Preheat oven to 300oF. Lightly coat a large sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, combine oats and nuts.
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In a separate bowl whisk together maple syrup, canola oil, salt and vanilla.
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Combine both mixtures, stirring well to coat.
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Spread mixture onto baking sheet. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, stirring every 15
minutes with a large spatula to break large chunks and for even browning.
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Remove from oven, stir in raisins and mix well. Allow granola to cool
completely. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.
Yield: 12 servings
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe: 12 | |
| Amounts Per Serving | |
| Calories: 258 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat: 13 g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat: 1 mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated: 8 g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated: 4 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol: 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium: 602 mg | 25% |
| Carbohydrate: 32 g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber: 3 g | 13% |
| Protein: 4 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1% |
| Folacin | 3% |
| Calcium | 3% |
| Iron | 8% |
| Potassium | 6% |
*The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.