Snacking can sometimes be the harder to figure out, compared to meals. Its the in between meal time when you dont want something heavy but still satisfying enough. Granola and granola bars made from scratch work out really well for those times. Homemade granola has sugar you can control and oil you can omit.

Granola over vegan yogurt, porridge, chia pudding or as is from the jar, is amazing to have around. Whether you like a sweet Date Caramel Granola , or a granola bar (Sunbutter Granola Bars), or want spicy savory snack with this Sriracha Orange Quinoa Peanut Granola or get adventurous with this Lentil cranberry Granola! There are plenty of options and variations!

This easy granola has oats, pumpkin or sunflower seeds and pecans. The maple and pecans add a buttery caramel like flavor, the pecans get candied when covered with maple and cardamom complements the flavor profile amazingly. Change it up with seeds or nuts of choice. Lets make some granola.

Ingredients for our Maple Pecan Granola in Bowls

Ingredients for Crispy Maple Pecan Granola

Oats, pumpkin or sunflower seeds, pecans and coconut make up the dry volume. Add other nuts of choice and a combination for seeds for variation.
Flax seed egg and maple syrup are the wet binders
cardamom, pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon add a wonderful flavor. Use other spices of choice.
Other additions like dried cranberries, apricots or other dried fruit can be added for more sweet and texture.

Step Pictures for the Maple Pecan Granola

Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Mix the flax seed meal with water and let sit for 2 mins.

Ingredients for our Maple Pecan Granola in a white bowl

Add flax seed egg and half the maple syrup and mix in really well. Press and mix. Add more maple a tbsp at a time to mix in. Add in more if needed for clumpier granola.