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Brown Butter Pecan Granola

This Brown Butter Pecan Granola recipe takes homemade granola to the next level. The nutty, caramelized notes from the golden brown butter coat the rolled oats, pecans, and coconut flakes, giving this granola a warm, toasty depth. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and packed with crunchy pumpkin and sunflower seeds, this homemade granola is perfect over yogurt, oatmeal, or straight from the jar.
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Servings: 12 cups
Author: Teri-Ann Carty
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups gluten-free oats
  • 1 cup raw pecans
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • ¾ cup coconut flakes
  • ¼ cup hemp seeds
  • 2 tbsp ground flax
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp sea salt
  • ½ cup dried cherries* soaked for 15 minutes in warm water before adding to the dry ingredients
  • ½ cup salted butter*
  • ½ cup pecan or peanut butter
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 320 convection.
  • Add butter to a small sauce pan over medium high heat.
  • Allow the butter to melt, swirling pan often.
  • Once melted, the butter will foam up a bit, then subside.
  • Watch carefully as the butter turns quickly. You should see a darker colour form under the foam.
  • The butter should have a nutty, toasty aroma.
  • Add nut butter, maple syrup and vanilla into the butter and still until well combined.
  • Add dry ingredients into a large bowl. Lightly stir and then add wet ingredients on top of dry.
  • Mix until all the dry ingredients are thoroughly coated.
  • Transfer to 2 baking sheets. Press the granola firmly into the baking sheets using a rubber spatula.
  • Place in the oven for 20 minutes. Turn pans 180 degrees and bake again for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and dry to the touch.
  • Allow the granola to cool completely before lifting off the pan using a wooden spatula.
  • Transfer to 2 mason jars and store in the pantry.

Notes

I used unsalted butter for this granola, but I much preferred the salted butter! It still tasted great, but go for the salted butter if you can!
Use any dried fruit if you can't find dried cherries. You can omit the dried fruit if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 448IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.