Olive Oil & Maple Granola From Nekisia Davis
A luxurious, crunchy granola made with rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and coconut, coated in a rich blend of maple syrup, olive oil, and brown sugar. Perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, this Nekisia Davis recipe is ideal for breakfast or snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: About 7 cups
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1¼ cups raw pecans, whole or coarsely chopped
1 cup hulled raw pumpkin seeds
1 cup hulled raw sunflower seeds
1 cup unsweetened coconut chips
¾ cup pure maple syrup
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, pecans, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, maple syrup, olive oil, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, stirring every 10–15 minutes, until golden brown and fragrant.
- Remove from the oven and season with additional salt to taste.
- Let cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Add ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom for a spiced version.
- Swap pecans for almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts.
- Stir in dried fruit after baking for extra sweetness.
- Add dark chocolate chunks after cooling for a dessert-style snack.
- Use macadamia nuts and dried pineapple for a tropical twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
