Pecan Granola

This recipe is loosely based on Alton Brown’s Granola recipe, subbing pecans for cashews and adding other mix-ins.

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup pecans
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil or butter
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup flax seeds or ground flaxmeal
• 1/4 cup chia seeds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, and brown sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup, oil, and salt.
4. Combine both mixtures and pour onto 2 sheet pans.
5. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to achieve an even color.
6. Remove from oven and transfer into a large bowl. Mix until evenly distributed and store in reused glass jars.