This is by far one of my favorite recipes to make. Why? Because I absolutely love that you can make easy granola homemade! This was actually one of the first recipes that I created and sold with my Peppermint Bark that I created for the holidays when I first started HGHF. Therefore, this recipe is very near and dear to my heart, plus SUPER DELICIOUS, not to mention oh so easy. The Best Pecan Crunch Granola is the perfect, simple thing to meal prep over the weekend for the week ahead. Not to mention you are able to utilize it for meal prep for so many occasions!
Granola normally has a lot of added sugars like cane sugars, artificial flavors or preservatives, but you guessed it– this recipe has none of that! All whole foods and unrefined sugars for the win. Enjoy this breakfast game changer!
What Delicious Ingredients Are In The Best Pecan Crunch Granola
- 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- Chopped pecans
- Sliced raw almonds
- Pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbl cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Pink Himalayan salt
- 1/8 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
Why the trio of Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds & Pecans?
Pecans: packed with nutrients, promotes healthy brain function and great source of fiber
Pumpkin Seeds: rich in antioxidants, rich in magnesium, improve heart health, help lowering blood sugars, high in fiber
Almonds: aid in digestion, great for your skin, lower cholesterol, high in plant protein keeping you fuller longer and well of nutrients
Favorite Ways to Use The Best Pecan Crunch Granola
- Sprinkle on top of yogurt
- I LOVE putting the granola in my Kodiak Cakes . I will put it on the batter right before I flip it. Granola stuffed pancakes for the win!
- As a cereal with fresh fruit
- In smoothies! Great way of adding a nutritious nutty crunch!
The Best Pecan Crunch Granola Questions
Can you use another combination of nuts?
Absolutely, feel free to use whatever nut combination you prefer! Just make sure you have 3 cups of the nuts you choose.
What if it gets too brown?
Check on it every 10 minutes to make sure it doesn’t burn. You will do this for 20-30 minutes depending how your oven is. You can tell it is done if the color all around is golden brown
What is the best way to store the granola?
In a large mason jar is perfect way to store the granola or air tight container! It will keep fresh for 2 weeks and/or freeze portions if you like.
They didn’t turn into clusters, what could have happened?
You need to let it cool all the way after taking it out of the oven. It is going to be so tempting to not dive in, but wait for at least 15 minutes. Then you will take a spatula and start breaking apart into clusters and smaller pieces!
What Other HGHF Breakfast Do You Need To Make?
Easy Banana Chocolate Mug Cake
Bacon and Egg Croissant Boats
The Best Breakfast Burritos
Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Instant Pot Oatmeal
The Best Pecan Crunch Granola
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup sliced raw almonds
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbl cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Pink Himalayan salt
- 1/8 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place wax paper a baking sheet or use a Silpat— we use a Silpat and that worked great
- Add all the dry ingredients together in one bowl
- Whisk together all the wet ingredients in a separate bowl
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix it together thoroughly so the oats are well covered
- Then spread the mixture evenly onto baking sheet with wax paper or Silpat and place in oven at 300 degrees.
- Watch for 20-30 minutes, moving it around the first 10 minutes at first, then rotate the sheet in the oven at minute 20, checking to make sure it isn't burning. You want it to be golden brown, but not burnt.
- Each time I take it out to move it around I sprinkle a bit more coconut sugar right on the top after it has been moved around and before I pop it back in ( this helps with the clusters)
- After it is done, let it cool fully until you put it into the container. Letting it cool that way, makes the perfect crunch! About 10 to 15 minutes.
- Store in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze portions if you’d like
sprinkle a bit more coconut sugar?
1/8 cup coconut sugar or more??
Hi Maria!
The 1/8 cup is part of the dry ingredients. When you take it out I like to sprinkle a bit more, so just a sprinkle– no real measurement. If I am wanting it less sweet, I won’t add any. It is really your preference. That is why I just say a bit.
I sure hope you will consider taking away the 1 star. When you put a 1 star without making it yet, it really hurts the recipe rating. If you ever have a question about a recipe feel free to reach out without ranking yet.
Let me know if I can answer answer more questions. Thank you!
I will try it 😍❤️❤️
Yay!! Can’t wait for you too, homemade is just the best!! 🙂