Maple-Coconut Granola

Name: Maple-Coconut Granola
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 9 c.
Ingredients: 4 c. old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 1/2 c. chopped pecans; 1/4 c. whole flaxseeds; 2/3 c. dark maple syrup; 1/4 c. melted coconut oil; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 c. sweetened coconut; 1 c. dried cranberries; 1 c. semisweet chocolate chips

Is it a snack or a breakfast cereal? Both! What could be better.

By Beth BranchPublished: Jan 6, 2026

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bowl of granola with chocolate chips and dried fruit

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Yields:

9 c.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs

Sweet from maple syrup, sweetened coconut, and chocolate chips, and slightly tart from dried cranberries, this granola makes a great snack or breakfast when served with yogurt and fresh fruit.

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Ingredients

4 cups
old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 cups
chopped pecans
1/4 cup
whole flaxseeds
2/3 cup
dark maple syrup
1/4 cup
melted coconut oil
1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp.
ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp.
kosher salt
1/2 cup
sweetened coconut
1 cup
dried cranberries
1 cup
semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir together oats, pecans, flaxseeds, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
2. Step 2Spread oat mixture on prepared baking sheet and bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven and stir in coconut. Bake until fragrant and golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in cranberries and chocolate chips.

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