Maple Walnut Granola
A crunchy, wholesome blend of rolled oats, walnuts, and maple syrup perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the rolled oats, chopped walnuts, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl and stir.
- Melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and mix gently with a spatula.
- Spread the granola mixture evenly on a lined baking sheet and press down gently.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Cool the granola on the baking sheet for about an hour.
- Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Notes
For variations, consider adding dried fruits, seeds, or even a drizzle of dark chocolate as a topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: granola, breakfast, healthy snack, vegan