Maple Brown Butter Granola
Easy Maple Brown Butter Granola with oats, pecans, sunflower seeds, real maple syrup, and rich brown butter for a crunchy homemade breakfast.
There’s something extra special about homemade granola, especially when you start with brown butter. This Maple Brown Butter Granola combines toasted oats, pecans, and sunflower seeds with pure maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a deeply nutty, crunchy granola that smells amazing while it bakes.
This granola is simple to make with pantry staples and is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or sprinkling over yoghurt and smoothie bowls. Whether you enjoy it with milk, packed into lunch boxes, or eaten by the handful, this maple granola is a delicious make-ahead recipe that keeps well and adds a little homemade comfort to busy mornings.
Recipe Highlights
- Rich brown butter flavour – Browning the butter adds a deep, nutty taste that makes this granola stand out from ordinary recipes.
- Pure maple flavour – Real maple syrup gives this granola its unmistakable maple flavour and pairs beautifully with the brown butter and warm spices.
- Crunchy clusters – Cooling the granola completely helps create irresistible crisp clusters.
- Easy pantry recipe – Made with simple ingredients you may already have on hand.
- Easy make-ahead breakfast – Make a batch ahead of time for quick breakfasts and snacks throughout the week.
- Versatile serving options – Enjoy it with milk, yoghurt, fruit, or straight from the jar.
Tips for Best Results
- Watch the butter carefully – Brown butter can go from perfectly toasted to burnt quickly. Remove it from the heat as soon as it smells nutty and has golden brown bits.
- Spread evenly – A thin, even layer helps the granola bake and crisp evenly.
- Avoid over-stirring – Stir only once during baking if you want larger clusters.
- Cool completely – Granola becomes crisp as it cools, so let it sit undisturbed before breaking it apart.
- Use parchment paper – This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy.
- Store properly – Keep granola in an airtight container at room temperature for the best texture.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Rolled oats – Old-fashioned rolled oats provide the best texture. Quick oats will create a finer granola.
- Pecans – Add buttery crunch. Walnuts, almonds, or cashews can be substituted.
- Sunflower seeds – Add extra crunch and texture. Pumpkin seeds are another great option.
- Unsalted butter – Browned for rich flavour. Salted butter can be used by reducing the added salt.
- Pure maple syrup – Gives natural sweetness and maple flavour. Honey can be substituted, though the flavour will differ.
- Brown sugar – Adds sweetness and helps create clusters. Dark or light brown sugar both work.
- Cinnamon – Adds warmth and spice.
- Nutmeg – Provides subtle depth. Ginger or allspice can be used instead.
- Salt – Balances the sweetness and enhances flavour.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Maple Brown Butter Granola
Yield: 10 cups | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 cups rolled oats
- 1½ cups pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. - Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, stir together the rolled oats, pecans, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. - Brown the Butter
Cook the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown with a nutty aroma. - Make the Maple Mixture
Whisk the maple syrup and brown sugar into the brown butter until smooth. - Coat the Oats
Pour the maple mixture over the oat mixture and stir well until evenly coated. - Bake
Spread the granola evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring once halfway through. - Cool and Store
Allow the granola to cool completely before breaking it into clusters and storing it in an airtight container.
Maple Brown Butter Granola
Make this easy Maple Brown Butter Granola with oats, pecans, sunflower seeds, real maple syrup, and rich brown butter for a crunchy homemade breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 6 cups rolled oats
- 1½ cups pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, pecans, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the butter until browned and fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the maple syrup and brown sugar until smooth.
- Pour the maple mixture over the oat mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the granola in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Cool completely before breaking into clusters.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
20Serving Size:
1/2 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 563Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 855mgCarbohydrates: 65gFiber: 11gSugar: 10gProtein: 14g
This information is provided as a courtesy and for entertainment purposes only. This information comes from online calculators. Although frugalmomeh.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
