By Becky Hardin
Published Sep 20, 2019
This maple syrup granola recipe is easy to make and is perfect for a make ahead breakfast and tasty snacking. Made with oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit, this healthy breakfast is the perfect way to start the day. Vegan and gluten-free.
I always have a stash of granola in my pantry , it’s great to reach for a healthy breakfast on a busy morning. Serve it with Greek yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup, or with a plant based milk. It’s also great for mid afternoon snacking!
How to Make Maple Syrup Granola
- Heat oven to 300°F and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together all granola ingredients except the blueberries and cranberries.
- Spread the granola ingredients evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes. Stir after 20 minutes and bake another 20 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy.
- Remove from the oven and stir in the dried blueberries and cranberries. *see note.
- Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
How long does maple syrup granola keep?
Once the baked granola has cooled, yo can store it in an airtight container, at room temperature, and it will be good for a month. You can also freeze it for up to 4 months in a ziplock bag. When ready to use, thaw and add the dried fruits, if desired. The granola is delicious even without the dried fruit!
I love making granola as a good meal prep breakfast item. Once it’s made, you can just grab as much as you need and go.
Is granola healthy?
This granola is full of healthy ingredients like oats, seeds and nuts which are great foods to eat and breakfast. They help to keep you energized and full until lunch, thanks to the fiber and protein they contain.
Is it cheaper to make your own granola?
Making your own maple syrup granola is not only super easy, but it’s a much cheaper option too! You can make a huge batch for a lot less money than the ready made store bought varieties, plus you know everything that’s going in there!
Vegan Granola Recipe
This recipe is naturally vegan, as well as gluten-free as maple syrup is used as a natural sweetener. I love the taste of maple syrup, but if you wish, you can swap it for honey.
Top Tips to Make This Maple Syrup Granola Recipe
- Bake the granola in a pre-heated oven for the best results.
- Add the dried fruit once the granola has been baked.
- Let the granola cool completely before storing it.
- Serve with Greek yogurt for a quick and healthy breakfast.
Be sure to check out these other delicious and healthy breakfast recipes!
- One Pan Cheesy Beef Breakfast Scramble (Skillet Breakfast Casserole)
- Morning Glory Muffins Recipe (Breakfast Muffins)
- Cereal Milk Breakfast Smoothie (3 Ways!)
- Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1½ cups shelled pistachios 180 grams
- ▢ 1½ cups Honey Roasted Almond Slices 129 grams, Fresh Gourmet recommended
- ▢ 1 cup rolled oats 100 grams
- ▢ 1 cup roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 119 grams
- ▢ ½ cup steel-cut oats 99 grams
- ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 grams
- ▢ ½ cup brown sugar 107 grams
- ▢ ⅓ cup pure maple syrup 104 grams
- ▢ ⅓ cup canola oil 67 grams
- ▢ ½ cup dried blueberries 85 grams
- ▢ ½ cup dried cranberries 85 grams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together all granola ingredients except the blueberries and cranberries. 1½ cups shelled pistachios, 1½ cups Honey Roasted Almond Slices, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds), ½ cup steel-cut oats, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup pure maple syrup, ⅓ cup canola oil
- Spread the granola ingredients evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, stirring halfway through. Granola should be golden brown and crunchy.
- Remove from the oven and stir in the dried blueberries and cranberries (SEE NOTE). ½ cup dried blueberries, ½ cup dried cranberries
- Cool completely before enjoying.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Becky’s Tips
- NOTE: The granola can be made ahead. After baking and cooling the granola, place it in a Ziplock bag and freeze for up to 4 months. When ready to use, thaw and add the dried fruits, if desired. The granola is delicious even without the dried fruit.
- Bake the granola in a pre-heated oven for the best results.
- Add the dried fruit once the granola has been baked.
- Let the granola cool completely before storing it.
- Serve with Greek yogurt for a quick and healthy breakfast.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Maple Syrup Granola Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1½ cups shelled pistachios 180 grams
- 1½ cups Honey Roasted Almond Slices 129 grams, Fresh Gourmet recommended
- 1 cup rolled oats 100 grams
- 1 cup roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 119 grams
- ½ cup steel-cut oats 99 grams
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 grams
- ½ cup brown sugar 107 grams
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup 104 grams
- ⅓ cup canola oil 67 grams
- ½ cup dried blueberries 85 grams
- ½ cup dried cranberries 85 grams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together all granola ingredients except the blueberries and cranberries. 1½ cups shelled pistachios, 1½ cups Honey Roasted Almond Slices, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds), ½ cup steel-cut oats, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup pure maple syrup, ⅓ cup canola oil
- Spread the granola ingredients evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, stirring halfway through. Granola should be golden brown and crunchy.
- Remove from the oven and stir in the dried blueberries and cranberries (SEE NOTE). ½ cup dried blueberries, ½ cup dried cranberries
- Cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
- NOTE: The granola can be made ahead. After baking and cooling the granola, place it in a Ziplock bag and freeze for up to 4 months. When ready to use, thaw and add the dried fruits, if desired. The granola is delicious even without the dried fruit.
- Bake the granola in a pre-heated oven for the best results.
- Add the dried fruit once the granola has been baked.
- Let the granola cool completely before storing it.
- Serve with Greek yogurt for a quick and healthy breakfast.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
