Molasses Maple Granola - Big Batch! (Can Be Reduced

Name: Molasses Maple Granola - Big Batch! (Can Be Reduced!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cups thick old fashioned oats, not quick oats; 3 cups walnuts, chopped; 3 cups pecans, chopped; 3 cups pumpkin seeds; 3 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut; 1 cup flax seed; 2 cups unsulfured blackstrap molasses; 1 1/2 cups maple syrup; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup vanilla; 1/2 cup peanut oil; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 3 cups dried fruit, your choice

Servings: persons

⅓ cups thick old fashioned oats, not quick oats
3 cups walnuts, chopped
3 cups pecans, chopped
3 cups pumpkin seeds
3 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut
1 cup flax seed
2 cups unsulfured blackstrap molasses
1 1/2 cups maple syrup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vanilla
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3 cups dried fruit, your choice

1
In a LARGE bowl, mix oats, flax, nuts & coconut.
2
In a second bowl, mix all wet ingredients, including cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar & salt. Mix until blended with spatula or wooden spoon.
3
Pour wet onto dry and stir thoroughly. Stir, stir & stir.
4
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
5
Line cookie sheets (the sided kind) with aluminum foil & layer granola onto prepared sheets about 1/2 inch thick. Multiple sheets allow cooking to go faster.
6
Toast 30 minutes, stirring once.
7
Remove from oven & cool (I use another cookie sheet & put 1/2 of toasted mix on it to speed cooling.
8
Repeat until granola all toasted.
9
When cooled, return to original BIG mixing bowl & add dried fruit of choice & mix thoroughly. Alternatively, leave fruit out & add at serving time (harder for me to remember).
10
Bag in amounts that are workable for you & freeze until used. May recrisp 5 minutes in 300 degree oven if it softens with storage.

2067

kcal

Calories

156

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cups thick old fashioned oats, not quick oats, 3 cups walnuts, chopped, 3 cups pecans, chopped, 3 cups pumpkin seeds, and more.

Yes, Molasses Maple Granola - Big Batch! (Can Be Reduced!) falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Molasses Maple Granola - Big Batch! (Can Be Reduced!)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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