Mel's Granola Recipe
Mel’s Granola Recipe is the perfect crunchy, low sugar, maple syrup sweetened granola served with yogurt, apple chunks and honey.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats not instant
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- ⅓ cup shredded coconut I actually prefer it with coconut chips
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup pure maple syrup preferably Grade A Dark Amber
- Optional: 1 cup dried fruits cranberries, cherries, apricots, dates, figs, and/or raisins but don't mix in the fruit to store it. The granola will lose its crunch!
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325° F and place rack in the center of the oven.
- In the microwave in a large glass bowl melt and mix together the butter and maple syrup.
- Add the salt and coconut.
- Add the oats and stir until covered.
- Add the chopped almonds and pecans and toss together, making sure all the dry ingredients are coated with the liquid.
- Spread onto a baking sheet with sides.
- Bake for 30 - 45 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally so the mixture browns evenly.
- The browner the granola gets (without burning) the crunchier the granola will be. The granola will crisp as it cools.
- Once the granola has completely cooled, store in an airtight container (or plastic bag in the freezer).
- Serve with fruit and yogurt and perhaps a drizzle of honey.
