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Maple pecan granola

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword big batch granola, flaxseed granola, homemade granola, maple granola
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 cups
Quick oats, pecans and flaxseed tossed in a warm maple and brown sugar syrup and baked golden. Makes 12 cups to keep in an airtight container.

Ingredients

  • 7 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil

Directions

  • In a large bowl, stir together the oats, pecans, flaxseed and salt. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, water and canola oil. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until hot.
  • Pour the syrup over the oat mixture and toss until coated.
  • Divide between two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans.
  • Bake at 300° for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown, stirring once.
  • Let cool completely on a wire rack. Keep in an airtight container.

Notes

Prep 10 minutes, bake 30 minutes plus cooling. Safety: pecans and flaxseed are high in oil and go rancid; keep airtight and cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 96g | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 9.7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 7.2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 5.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2.9mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 12 cups; quick-cooking oats counted as rolled oats, canola oil counted as vegetable oil. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.