This 5-Minute Microwave Maple Pecan Granola packs an unbelievable crunch and comes together quickly, easily and deliciously using the microwave.
Course Breakfast
Prep Time 1 minuteminute
Cook Time 4 minutesminutes
Total Time 5 minutesminutes
Servings 10-12 servings
Author I Sugar Coat It (adapted from Early Bird Granola)
Ingredients
240gramsold-fashioned rolled oats3 cups
130gramsunsalted roasted pumpkin seeds1 cup
130gramsunsalted roasted sunflower seeds1 cup
50gramsunsweetened coconut chips1 cup
120gramsraw pecans1 ¼ cups, coarsely chopped
2.5gramsground cinnamon1 teaspoon
250gramsgrade 'A' 100% pure maple syrup¾ cup
110gramscoconut oil½ cup, liquid
110gramscoconut sugar or packed light-brown sugar½ cup
2gramsteaspoon coarse sea salt½
Add-ins:
dried pineapplepapaya, mango, kiwi*
Instructions
Microwave:
Mix all ingredients together as in a large bowl.
Depending on the size and power of your microwave, half or quarter the batch, spread on a sheet of parchment paper and microwave on full power for 3-4 minutes. Stop to stir halfway.
Remove granola from oven and let cool completely before serving. Enjoy!
Oven:
Heat oven to 300° F.
Place oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, pecans, syrup, coconut oil, sugar, and salt in a large bowl and mix until well combined.
Spread granola mixture in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes, until granola is toasted, about 45 minutes.
Remove granola from oven and let cool completely before serving.
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Notes
SWEET TIPS: *If adding dried fruit, do so after cooking. Cooking time may differ depending on the size of the batch, as well as your particular microwave.