Healthy Maple Pecan Granola (with Cinnamon and Sea Salt)

Name: Healthy Maple Pecan Granola (with Cinnamon and Sea Salt)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 18 min
Ingredients: 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats, gluten free if necessary; ½ cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3-4 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 2 egg whites; 3 tablespoons melted and cooled coconut oil; desired amount of flaky sea salt

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Healthy Maple Pecan Granola (with Cinnamon and Sea Salt) is the perfect sweet and salty granola recipe. All you need is 8 simple ingredients!

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Healthy Maple Pecan Granola in white bowl with dish towel

Sea salt on granola is a game changer. It changes the flavor profile and makes it that much more addictive! The combination of the sweet maple syrup, the crunch of the pecans and the saltiness of the sea salt is unmatched. You need to prep this granola for the week!

I always have a homemade batch of granola on hand for smoothie bowls, yogurt bowls or just to snack on. After you make this granola recipe, check out my Almond Butter Granola and Protein Granola!

ingredients in Healthy Maple Pecan Granola

Ingredients in this recipe

old fashioned rolled oats, gluten free if necessary
chopped pecans
ground cinnamon
vanilla extract
pure maple syrup
egg whites
melted and cooled coconut oil
flaky sea salt

Substitution Ideas

If you don't like pecans, use any chopped nut or seed of choice.
Add in some cardamom or pumpkin pie spice.
Swap out maple syrup for any liquid sweetener of choice.
Use olive oil or avocado oil in place of coconut oil.
Add in some chewy dates, raisins or dried fruit of choice.
DO NOT substitute the egg whites in this recipe. Read below to find out why.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to make healthy granola clusters?

Use egg whites! The protein in the egg white helps the oats bind together. Also, when the egg white cooks, it makes the granola crunchy.

How long does homemade granola last?

Store homemade granola in an airtight container in the pantry or in the refrigerator for about two weeks. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

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Healthy Maple Pecan Granola on parchment paper

Healthy Maple Pecan Granola in white bowl

Healthy Maple Pecan Granola (with Cinnamon and Sea Salt)

Healthy Maple Pecan Granola (with Cinnamon and Sea Salt) is the perfect sweet and salty granola recipe. All you need is 8 simple ingredients!

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 18 mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Ingredients

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats, gluten free if necessary
½ cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 egg whites
3 tablespoons melted and cooled coconut oil
desired amount of flaky sea salt

Instructions

Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
Spread mixture onto a sheet pan with parchment paper. Bake at 325 degrees F for 22-28 minutes. Gently flip the granola halfway through. Be careful not to break the clumps or you won't end up with any granola clusters.
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with sea salt and allow the granola to fully cool before storing it in an airtight container.