Irresistible Granola Recipe: Chef John’s Secret Revealed!

Try this granola recipe for maple-flavored granola with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit — it’s delicious over yogurt! Store cooled granola in an airtight container until ready to use.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ¼cuppacked brown sugar

  • 3tablespoonsmaple syrup

  • 2tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • 1 ½cupsrolled oats

  • ½cupchopped almonds

  • ½cupraw pumpkin seeds

  • cupshredded coconut

  • ½cupdried currants

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner.

  2. Combine brown sugar, maple syrup, oil, and salt in a bowl. Add oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and coconut. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.

  3. Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and distribute in an even layer.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven, lightly stirring every 10 to 15 minutes with the tines of a fork, until evenly toasted and golden brown, about 1 hour.

  5. Remove from the oven. Transfer hot granola into a large bowl and mix in currants. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories339
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
16g
21%
Saturated Fat
3g
16%
Sodium
213mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
44g
16%
Dietary Fiber
5g
17%
Total Sugars
25g
Protein
8g
Vitamin C
1mg
4%
Calcium
60mg
5%
Iron
4mg
20%
Potassium
378mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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