Brown Butter Maple Granola
A crunchy, toasty, deeply fall-feeling granola that smells like brown butter and maple syrup had a cozy breakfast baby. Perfect for topping yogurt bowls, baked apples, or just snacking by the handful.
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 159kcal
Equipment
- Medium saucepan or skillet
- Large mixing bowl
- Sheet pan lined with parchment
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar optional for extra caramelization
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup chopped nuts almonds, pecans, or hazelnuts
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes optional
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of flaky salt
- ½ cup dried fruit like cranberries or chopped dates, added after baking
Instructions
- Brown the butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook until it foams and smells nutty, 4–5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in maple syrup and brown sugar until dissolved.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, coconut, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the brown-butter mixture over top and stir until evenly coated.
- Bake: Spread on a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake at 325°F for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Cool and finish: Let cool completely, then toss with dried fruit if using. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Add-ins: Try pumpkin seeds or chia for extra crunch.
- Serve it with: Roasted acorn squash yogurt bowls, fresh berries, or even sprinkled over ice cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg