Packed with oats, nuts, seeds and the fragrant sweetness of maple syrup, this Maple Cinnamon Granola is a healthy and a wonderful way to start the day.
I grew up in a family of breakfast eaters. Like my Mum, as soon as I am awake I am starving and need to fuel my body for the start of the day.
My husband on the other hand rarely eats breakfast - I don't count his morning heart starter coffee as breakfast. The exception is if we go out for breakfast, in which case he has a big fry up.
I couldn't fathom skipping breakfast each day. My stomach would rumble, grumble and make endless demands until I filled it with something. However, while I'm a definite breakfast eater, I'm not a big breakfast eater.
The usual scenario used to be two slices of toast with a cup of tea. Granted, it wasn't particularly nutritious, but it was enough to satisfy me until lunch time.
Lately, though I've been exploring different breakfast options and my favourites are a bowl of granola topped with fresh berries or toast topped with avocado, slow roasted tomatoes and feta.
Both are delicious in their own way, but granola is the no-brainer that, even in a half asleep state, I can put together. It also has the added bonus of the crunch helping to wake me up on those mornings I'm a little slow to get started.
This Maple Cinnamon Granola is a variation of my Honey Nut Granola. Packed with oats, nuts, seeds and the fragrant sweetness of maple syrup, it's delicious, healthy and a wonderful way to start the day. Handfuls of it also make a wonderful snack between meals.
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Maple Cinnamon Granola recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups of rolled oats
- ⅓ cup pecans roughly chopped
- ¼ cup pistachios roughly chopped
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup pepitas
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- tsp ¼ sea salt flakes
- ⅔ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbs coconut oil melted
- ⅓- ½ cup dried cranberries sultanas or other dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 120 Celsius (250 Fahrenheit) and place the oats, nuts, seeds, salt flakes and cinnamon in a bowl. Toss to combine. Add the maple syrup and coconut oil and toss to combine, making sure everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture out on a tray lined with baking paper and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 30 minutes or so to ensure the mixture browns evenly. When golden leave to cool. Add the cranberries, if using, and store in air tight jars.
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Marie Devaney says
Made this recipe this morning and I have to say the entire house smelled of wonderful warm cinnamon and maple oats..Tastes so good I should have made a double batch! Won’t need to store it for too long
Tess @ Tips on Healthy Living says
I'm the same way about breakfast. I always wake up starving too, and need something that will keep me going throughout the morning. This will definitely be a nice break from oatmeal! Thanks for sharing-- I can't wait to try this recipe!
Kathryn says
You sound exactly like my mum, she has to eat pretty much as soon as she wakes up. I don't know how she does it! Love granola for breakfast though, it's pretty much the only thing I can get my head round at that time of the morning. Love the flavours in this!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Love a simple, nutritious homemade granola! Happy 2014 🙂
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love homemade granola, what a scrumptious breakfast!
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
That's funny, my husband and I are exactly the same. It baffles me that he never eats breakfast but if we go out he can polish off a big breakfast in no time. Maple and cinnamon sounds like the perfect combo to me.
Monique says
Same same. I don't understand how people can actually get moving without having breakfast! This granola looks pretty darn delicious!
thelittleloaf says
I'm the same, I'm a complete grouch without breakfast! This looks lovely - can't beat a good granola.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I love maple, I love cinnamon and I would LOVE this granola. I'm a breakfast person too.