March 16, 2026 Ellen 0 Comments

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Easy Maple Pecan Granola Recipe with Chia Seeds

Homemade Granola is so simple to pull off. It’s crunchy, salty, sweet, and made however you like. It offers a level of freshness that store-bought granola simply can’t match. Dried cherries really shine here by offering a sweet tartness, but you can use dried cranberries instead. The combination of maple syrup and brown sugar helps round out all the textures without making the granola clumpy, like honey can do.

Always keep some homemade granola on hand for layering over thick Greek yogurt. Eat it like a cereal by adding your favorite milk. Sprinkle over fresh fruit to add a crunchy layer to a healthy snack. Grab a slice of bread, slather a layer of peanut butter and top with granola. The possibilities are endless.

What’s in the granola

oats
chia seeds
dried cherries
sunflower kernels
raisins
pecans
maple syrup
brown sugar

Homemade Granola is the Best Granola

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Rolled oats, dried fried, nuts, chia seeds, maple and brown sugars delivers a crunchy, wholesome breakfast or snack.

Author: Ellen
Prep Time: 5 minites
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack
Method: Baking

Ingredients

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3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1/2 cup roasted and salted sunflower kernels
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 raw pecans
1/8 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup grapeseed oil or other neutral oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl combine oats, dried cherries, sunflower kernels, raisins, pecans and chia seeds.
In a small bowl, combine maple syrup, brown sugar, oil and salt. Whisk well to combine.
Pour the maple syrup mixture over the oat mixture. Use a silicone spatula to mix well. Pour the mixture over the lined baking sheet and spread it out evenly. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring halfway through the baking process.
After 45 minutes, the oats will look soft but will get crispy as it cools. Give it a stir and let it cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.