Maple Granola

Hutchinson Maple

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Maple Granola

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Hutchinson Maple

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats (750 ml)
  • 1 cup walnuts or pecans(250 ml)
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (125 ml)
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds (125 ml)
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds (60 ml)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60 ml)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (60 ml)
  • 1/4 cup honey (60 ml)
  • 1 cup raisins (250 ml)
  • 2 tbsp whole flax seeds (30 ml) (optional)
  • 1 cup rice krispies (250 ml) (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • Mix oats, walnuts/pecans, coconut, almonds, sesame seeds and flax seeds together.
  • Heat the oil, maple syrup and honey in a small saucepan until warm, then pour over the nut/oat mixture and toss to coat.
  • Spread the granola evenly over a large rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake, stirring every 5 minutes, until the granola is light golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and stir in the raisins.
  • Let granola cool to room temperature. Loosen the cooled granola with a spatula and store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
  • To make chunky granola, press warm granola into pan before it cools. Once cool, break into pieces as you remove it from the pan. Make about 7 cups (1750 ml).

Hutchinson Maple

Maple syrup is a unique product with a natural sweetness and rich flavor. Everyone knows how good maple syrup is poured over hot pancakes or drizzled on a plate of french toast. But there are so many other delicious ways to enjoy the natural flavor and goodness of maple syrup! You can use one of the quick ideas we have suggested below or try one of the great recipes on our site. Or simply replace the sweetener in your recipes with maple syrup. If you are substituting maple syrup for the sugar, honey or other sweetener when cooking or baking, be sure to check out our cooking tips for some suggestions.

How To Use

  • Sweeten homemade applesauce
  • Use maple syrup to sweeten plain yogurt
  • Mix into coffee, tea
  • Drizzle over oatmeal
  • Use as a glaze over ham, turkey, chicken, salmon
  • Add to icing or whipped cream
  • Drizzle over ice cream