This quick and easy Maple Cinnamon Granola is perfect with your morning yogurt or straight from the jar as a protein-packed snack!
Updated: This post was first published here at the BHK in January 2015. I decided it was worthy of a reshare, so I’ve added some new photos and notes to the post below.
Helllooo folks. How’s everyone doing?
Stressful situations call for comfort food in my book and for me, anything with the warm flavor of cinnamon counts.
This Maple Cinnamon Granola is actually one of my favorite recipes here at the BHK.
I’ve made it countless times over the years and shared it with family and friends and it always gets rave reviews.
The warm cinnamon, robust molasses, sweet maple syrup, pecans, coconut and almonds makes for the perfect topping for your morning yogurt or as a pick-me-up for that inevitable afternoon slump. I also love to top baked apples with it, add it to a bowl with some milk, and even bake it into my morning pancakes. It’s mmm mmm mmm!
I make my own granola at home because it is cheaper than the store-bought stuff, it’s tastier, and most importantly it is MADE-TO-ORDER. When I look at the granolas sold at the food store I can never find the right combination of the things I like, so why not just make it myself? Then I get exactly what I love for half the price!
In this recipe I add pecans, almonds and sunflower seeds, but you can include whatever combination of nuts you like. I also add some dried cranberries, but feel free to change it up and opt for dried blueberries, cherries or banana chips.
The great thing about granola is that it is totally customizable. The only essential ingredient is the oats. This Maple Cinnamon Granola is loaded with flavor, healthy and high in fiber.
Be creative! Add your favorites! Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Maple Cinnamon Granola Recipe:
You can add the cranberries if you’d like or omit if you’re watching your calories.
You could also opt to replace the dried cranberries with dried blueberries, raisins or any other dried fruit you may enjoy.
I love pecans, but if you prefer walnuts or another type of nut, just swap.
This quick and easy Maple Cinnamon Granola is perfect with your morning yogurt or straight from the bag as a protein-packed snack!
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup whole unsalted almonds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
- 3 Tbsp. light brown sugar lightly packed
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 cup dried cranberries
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine first seven ingredients together in a large bowl.
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In a microwave safe bowl combine maple syrup, coconut oil and molasses. Microwave for about one minute . Remove from the microwave and mix with a spatula until all the ingredients are melted and smooth. Gently stir in the brown sugar and the vanilla.Pour over the oat mixture and mix until well moistened.
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Spread onto the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature for at least an hour or more without stirring. If you don't stir you will have nice big clumps of granola goodness. (my favorite!) I like to let mine cool overnight on the tray so it crisps up really well. Once cooled, stir in the dried cranberries. Store in airtight container.
This looks like perfect granola. The photos are gorgeous. Pinned!
Thanks! Hope you enjoy it!
Gorgeous photos.. and delicious granola too. I just love the maple and cinnamon combination!
Thanks Thalia!
This is such a delicious way to start a day – I find comfort in having a great batch of this on hand always. Delicious recipe :)
We love this granola Alex! Hope you have a good week!
Homemade granola is the absolute best!!! I am loving the combination of flavors and textures happening here! This is perfect for breakfast and all day snacking… and then dessert! ;) Pinned!!
Thanks for pinning Chey! This granola is always a hit at our house! Stay safe. XO
Love granola and homemade is the best!!I would love a big bowl for breakfast or even an afternoon snack! Pinned! Have a great week ahead, my friend :)
You too Dawn! Stay safe.
I’ve been going through a lot of homemade granola lately! And I’m always looking for new recipes to try. I have almost everything I need to make this one, so I’m pinning to try soon! Take care Mary Ann!
Hope you enjoy it Leanne!
Ooooh, Mary Ann! There’s nothing I love like homemade granola! Looks positively scrumptious! Pinned!
Thanks so much Laura!
Homemade granola is the BEST and I love anything with maple. I need to try this!
The maple flavor is delicious!
I’m such a granola lover, Mary Ann!! This one sounds like it would smell divine, too. I would be snacking on it all night in front of the TV ;)
You’d really enjoy it Katherine! Thanks. Hope you and the family are doing well and staying safe. XO
I have everything to make this, woohoo! We’ve been having frozen cherries and yogurt for breakfast every morning. A sprinkle of granola would make breakfast so much better!
Yes it would Marissa!
I can imagine the rave reviews!! Nothing better than homemade granola!! Shared!
Thanks Annie!
Wow this granola is absolutely incredible! I am a total granola snob and as I had to stop myself from eating it while packing it away last night! The molasses adds so much depth! I used almonds & pumpkin seeds because that’s what I had on hand. But I cannot wait to try it with pecans! Well done! Excellent recipe!
I’m so happy you enjoy it Lisa! I make all kinds of granola combinations and this is my favorite. Simple, yet so much flavor. I love the added molasses too!