This Maple Pecan & Ginger Granola is savory and sweet with the perfect blend of fall flavors–maple, pecans, & cranberries. It’s yummy topped on Greek yogurt and oatmeal!
It’s been a while, but I’m glad to back. After attending Blog Brûlée, I realized how much I missed being a part of The Recipe Redux. I went through a funk with the blog and wasn’t being consistent with blogging and posting my monthly recipe posts with the group that I had to step down. That little separation lasted too long IMO, but let’s put the past behind us, eh?
Every month on the 22nd, I’ll be teaming up with the Recipe Redux and posting a recipe based on the theme/challenge of the month. You can also check out the fabulous bloggers’ recipes in this group by clicking their images below. This month theme is “Spooky Spices” aka that spice that’s sitting back in the spice cabinet that you don’t know what to do with.
I chose to use turmeric {and ginger}. While I add turmeric to savory dishes like rice and stew, I’ve never added it to a traditionally sweet recipe. So enter my favorite granola recipe. I tweaked the base of this recipe to include some of my fall favorites— maple, pecans, and hazelnuts and cut out A LOT of the sugar, which I’m sure you’ll appreciate. The turmeric adds a gorgeous golden yellow hue to the granola and ginger takes this savory granola up a notch! I’m in love.
Be sure to check out the beautiful blogs below and thanks for following along with my journey in the blog world! 🙂
PrintMaple Pecan & Ginger Granola
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 10 1x
Description
This Maple Pecan & Ginger Granola is savory and sweet with the perfect blend of fall flavors–maple, pecans, & cranberries. It’s yummy topped on Greek yogurt and oatmeal!
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecan halves, chopped
- 1 cup hazelnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup golden flaxseed
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup dried unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread granola evenly on baking sheet, covering about 3/4 of sheet pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes; allow to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10
- Calories: 257
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.
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Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
This granola looks fantastic! I love tumeric and usually add it to my green smoothies so I can’t wait to try it in my granola! That is such a great idea!
Kristina LaRue says
Sooo– I’m glad you said you add it to your smoothies! Ever since I made this recipe, I’ve been dreaming up a smoothie concoction and wondered how that would taste. Making that this week!
Min says
I have a whole jar of turmeric so this is perfect, Kristina!! And your photos…they seriously are looking more and more stunning after time I visit ;). Keep up the good work!!
Kristina LaRue says
Such a big compliment Min! I have a pretty awesome mentor 🙂
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
Perfect for fall snacking!
Kristina LaRue says
Thanks Cindy!! I’m all about some fall for sure.
Rebecca says
This looks super good. I have to try it soon!
Kristina LaRue says
Thanks Rebecca!!
Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says
Welcome back to the Recipe ReDux! And super impressive you got your return blog up the week of FNCE!!!
Kristina LaRue says
Thanks Jessica!! 🙂 It feels good to be back.
Caroline Kaufman Nutrition says
That is such a fun topic! I love what you did with your spooky spices 🙂
Kristina LaRue says
Thanks Caroline!!
Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says
Whoa, I’ve never thought of adding tumeric to granola before! Sounds fantastic!
Kristina LaRue says
Thanks!!!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
I just love that you used turmeric in this can’t wait to try it! It’s definitely a spice that I want to use more of!
Kristina LaRue says
Same here.. it’s gaining popularity because of anti-inflammatory benefits. I love the pretty color it gives too.
Shashi @ runninsrilankan says
My mind is blown – turmeric and ginger with maple syrup and peanut butter sounds like a winning and totally unique combo!
Kristina LaRue says
lol! thank you! your comment makes my day!
diane says
You told me you were doing tumeric, but it didn’t expect granola! Fabulous creation you culinary goddess!
Kristina LaRue says
aww, you’re so sweet Diane! THANK YOU!
Alanna says
I’m obsessed with ginger and love turmeric as well! What a great spin on flavors, can’t wait to try this!!
Kristina LaRue says
Thank you Alanna! I try to eat ginger because I know it’s good for me, but I don’t usually LOVE it.. in granola it’s a different story.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
O wow, yum! SO much flavor!
Dietitian Jess says
Tumeric definitely scares me… its just so yellow. Very creative to add it to a sweet dish!!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
I have been obsessed with quirky granola variations and this looks epic! Pinning!
Kristina LaRue says
Thanks!! It kinda is epic & spooky, right?
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
Woah! Turmeric in granola? Now that is creative Kristina. I love that you did that. Glad you’re back on the Redux friend.
Kristina LaRue says
Thanks Katie!! I’ve been mowing through the ginger granola from trader joes and thought that turmeric would add a nice twist.