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Mar 31, 2020 By Jessica Beacom

Maple Cinnamon Granola

Dairy-Free
Egg-Free
Gluten-free
Vegan
Vegetarian
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Making your own granola at home is not only more economical but it lets you decide what goes inside. We’ve kept the sugar in this Maple Cinnamon Granola low but we certainly didn’t skimp on the flavor. Serve with yogurt and fruit for a simple, yet nourishing, start to your day.

Rise and Shine, Sleepyhead

Nothing beats waking up to breakfast that’s almost ready. Having a quick go-to option on hand means mornings go smoother – whether you’re headed out the door for work or commuting across the living room to start your day.

For me, especially now that it’s starting to warm up outside, my go-to is a handful of this Maple Cinnamon Granola tossed onto a bowl of frozen berries with a scoop of Greek yogurt.

Budget-friendly Maple Cinnamon Granola, made entirely with pantry staples, keeps the sugar low without skimping on flavor. #realfood Click To Tweet

It’s time to raid the pantry.

What I love most about this Maple Cinnamon Granola (besides the lightly sweet crunch it adds to everything it touches) is that it’s made entirely from pantry staples I always have on hand. Even during a pandemic. 

And it’s incredibly easy to customize using what you have on hand.

  • No shredded coconut? Use flaked coconut or replace it with more nuts or seeds
  • No sliced almonds or pecans? Chop up some whole almonds or replace them with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds or any other kind of nut (except pistachios, those burn really easily and should be added after baking)
  • No figs or raisins? Use whatever dried fruit you have or leave it out altogether
  • No cinnamon? Apple pie spice, dried ginger or grated citrus zest are great options, too
  • No maple syrup? Use honey or date syrup
  • No coconut oil? Replace it with ghee or a scant ¼ cup oil of choice
  • No chia seeds? Use whole flax seeds or flax meal (ground flax seeds)
  • No vanilla? Use almond extract instead

Put it on everything.

I love this Maple Cinnamon Granola on plain Greek yogurt but it’s also good sprinkled over a smoothie or ice cream. Try stirring some into your favorite pancakes to give them a little crunch. Pour your favorite milk on top and enjoy it like cereal. Or just eat it from the jar for a quick pre-workout snack.

You really cannot go wrong with this Maple Cinnamon Granola. It’s even freezer-friendly so if you’ve got the ingredients and the freezer space to store it, consider making a double batch either to have on hand or leave on a friend or neighbor’s doorstep with a note to spread a little love while keeping your distance.

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Maple Cinnamon Granola

Making your own granola at home is not only more economical but it lets you decide what goes inside. 

  • Author: Jessica Beacom
  • Prep Time: 10 mins.
  • Cook Time: 20-25 mins.
  • Total Time: 30-35 mins.
  • Yield: Serves 15 (yield 5 cups) 1x
  • Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Vegan
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★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup coconut oil (or a scant ¼ cup of oil of choice)
  • ⅓ cup + 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 ½ – 2 tsp. ground cinnamon (or to taste)
  • ⅛ tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 
  • ¾ cup chopped dried figs 
  • ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300℉.
  2. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside. 
  3. In a medium bowl, combine oats, coconut, almonds, and pecans. 
  4. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt coconut oil. When the oil is melted, stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and chia seeds. 
  5. Pour maple syrup mixture over oat mixture and stir well to combine. 
  6. Spread granola evenly over the bottom of the baking sheet and bake 20-25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so, until the granola is lightly browned. 
  7. Remove from the oven and allow granola to cool completely in the pan before adding dried figs and raisins. 
  8. Store granola in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 3 weeks. 

Notes

Feel free to change up this granola using whatever dried fruit sounds good to you – or leave it out entirely. This recipe is perfect for meal preps and also keeps in a tightly-closed container in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

 

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ⅓ cup
  • Calories: 265
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 5g

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About Jessica Beacom

Jessica is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist living in Boulder, CO with her hubby and two daughters. She's been described as a 'real food evangelist' and loves sharing her knowledge with others to help them break free of the diet mentality and find their own food freedom. In her spare time she enjoys CrossFit, telemark skiing, mountain biking, teaching herself how to play the banjo and camping out under the stars.

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  1. Albertina Geller says

    April 1, 2020 at 4:56 am

    I made this and it was very tasty! 10/10 would recommend this to everyone and share it with all my friends. Amazing!

    ★★★★★

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    • Stacie Hassing says

      April 2, 2020 at 11:46 am

      Awesome! Thank you for sharing your feedback and sharing with others!

      Reply
  2. Laney says

    April 3, 2020 at 6:33 am

    Hello,

    Any substitute for oats? It came up high on my daughter’s food sensitivity test. Thanks

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    • Stacie Hassing says

      April 3, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      Hi Laney! Here are a couple of oat-free granola recipe you could try: https://therealfoodrds.com/paleo-granola/, https://therealfoodrds.com/grain-free-gingerbread-granola/, https://therealfoodrds.com/nut-free-paleo-granola/.

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  3. Laurel says

    July 22, 2020 at 10:42 am

    I made this and love it! Question, is there anything I can add to make the granola stick together more? I like when there are some clusters stuck together in my granola.

    ★★★★★

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    • Stacie Hassing says

      July 23, 2020 at 6:28 pm

      Glad to hear you loved this recipe! You could add more maple syrup or add a little sugar to the recipe to see if that helps.

      Reply
  4. Darcy says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:12 pm

    SO good and better than most store bought ones I’ve tried!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Jamie Stutes says

    August 17, 2020 at 3:25 pm

    This sounds divine! Making it this week!

    Reply

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