Alton Brown Granola: Reloaded

This delicious granola recipe from Alton Brown is a slow-baked, crunchy treat that’s perfect for easy breakfasts or healthy snacking. It’s packed with oats, nuts, and seeds, and sweetened with real maple syrup. You can swap in your favorite dried fruits or nuts, making it a flexible, pantry-friendly recipe that keeps well for weeks.

Recipe Ingredients:

• 2 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 3/4 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped
• 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
• 9 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
• 1/4 cup dark maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 tablespoons dried cranberries, or other dried fruit (optional)
• 5 tablespoons dried blueberries, or other dried fruit (optional)

How To Make Granola: Reloaded?

1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 120°C / 250°F and move the rack to the middle position.
2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, pecans, brown sugar, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, and flaxseed meal.
3. Whisk the wet ingredients: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, grapeseed oil, and salt until well combined.
4. Combine everything: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly—hands work best here to coat everything evenly.
5. Bake the granola: Spread the mixture evenly onto a half-sheet pan or large rimmed baking tray. Bake for 2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes so it browns evenly.
6. Cool it down: Once golden and crisp, transfer the granola back into the large bowl to cool completely.
7. Add fruit (optional): Stir in dried cranberries and blueberries once the granola is cool.

Recipe Tips:

• Stir often while baking: Stirring every 15 minutes helps the granola bake evenly and keeps it from burning at the edges.
• Use a rimmed baking tray: A tray with sides prevents spillage and makes stirring easier during baking.
• Mix with your hands: Hands coat the oats and nuts more evenly with the syrup and oil than a spoon does.
• Cool completely before adding dried fruit: Adding fruit too early makes it chewy and sticky from the heat.
• Store in a dry place: Moisture can make granola go soft or stale—always store it in an airtight container.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: First, let the leftover granola cool until it reaches room temperature. Then, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks to keep it extra fresh.
• Freeze: Let the granola cool completely, then place it in a freezer-safe container or zip bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving—no reheating needed.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 234
• Total Fat: 15.0g
• Saturated Fat: 4.1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 4mg
• Potassium: 197mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 23g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.5g
• Sugars: 13g
• Protein: 4.8g

Check out More Recipes:

• Alton Brown Granola Bars
• Alton Brown Granola Recipe
• Alton Brown French Toast