Maple Pecan Granola

Ingredients

Contains: tree nuts (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 4 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup ground flax seed
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon maple flavoring
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, chopped pecans, chopped walnuts, ground flax seed, ground cinnamon and salt, stirring well.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the canola oil, pure maple syrup and maple flavoring until smooth.

4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry oat mixture and stir until every piece is evenly coated.

5. Spread the granola in a thin, even layer on the prepared baking sheet.

6. Bake for 20 minutes, then stir the granola and spread it out again.

7. Bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown and dry to the touch, stirring once more halfway through if needed.

8. Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet, without stirring, so it forms clusters, then break it into pieces and store in an airtight container.