Easy Maple Pecan Granola

This is really quick and easy to make, and I posted variations as well -- Molasses Walnut and Honey Almond. Very healthy, and it smells wonderful straight out of the oven! We eat it mixed with vanilla yogurt, or just as a snack.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 5 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  maple sugar
• 1⁄4 cup canola oil
• 1⁄2 cup maple syrup
• 4  cups rolled oats
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup sunflower seeds
• 2  tablespoons flax seeds

Directions

1. Put maple sugar, oil and maple syrup in large bowl, microwave for 30 seconds, then mix well with a wooden spoon.
2. Pour oats, nuts, and seeds on top of the mixture and mix everything well.
3. Line a large baking pan with aluminum foil and spray the foil lightly with spray oil. Spread the mixture evenly onto this pan.
4. Bake in preheated 350 oven for 20 - 30 minutes. Stir well after the first 10 minutes and then at 5 minute intervals until everything is lightly browned.
5. Let cool (watch out -- the nuts are HOT when they first come out of the oven) and store in airtight bags or containers.