Lightly sweetened with maple syrup, these toasted oats and sliced almonds are a crunchy topping for yogurt, fruits or just about any breakfast cereal. So simple it barely qualifies as a granola, made only with three ingredients that are likely already in your pantry.
I’m not a big fan of plain yogurt, but with a sprinkling of this granola and a drizzle of maple syrup; I am happily eating this for breakfast.
I’ve made granola a number of different ways over the years. While I love snacking on a fully loaded granola with nuts and fruits and chewy clumps of oats, this is the one I keep going back to when I’m making it myself.
Healthier than any granola you can buy in the store, you can stir this together and have it in the oven in less than 2 minutes.
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Maple Toasted Almonds and Oats
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cups sliced almonds
- pinch of kosher salt
- ¼ - 1/3 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir together all ingredients to coat thoroughly. Spread across the parchment paper and bake for 15-18 minutes, stir the mixture after 10 minutes and spread across the tray again before returning to the oven. Let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Use as a topping on the yogurt or fruit combination of your choice. Enjoy!
Pam says
Really granola is so easy to make and so easy to add whatever ingredients you want – and it's crazy expensive in the stores!
Jenn says
Love the simplicity of this recipe! I need to get making my own granola.. don't know what I keep waiting for 🙂
Pam says
I want that for my breakfast today! It looks delicious.
hobby baker says
Yum, so simple and good!
Tricia Buice says
Whatever you want to call it – it sure is pretty! Another wonderful Mary breakfast 🙂
Sue/the view from great island says
This is so cool, it reminds me of a homemade (and much better) version of boxed cereal. I do love granola, but it's so rich; this would be a good alternative to have, another great recipe Mary!
Monet says
I love how simple this is…what a great way to add some natural crunch without going to all the trouble of making traditional granola. Thank you for sharing. As always, a lovely end (or beginning) to my day. Have a blessed weekend!
Gerry @Foodness Gracious says
Granola is one of my fav breakfasts. I love chewy and sweet..pinned 🙂
Joshua Hampton @Cooking Classes San Diego says
I, too, hate eating plain yogurt and am always looking for ways to make my morning yogurt tastier. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says
I big bag of these healthylicious nuts/oats for me, please!
Arlene Kalmbach says
I hope it's OK, I shared your post on my blog. http://onthefencemoms.blogspot.com/
The Café Sucré Farine says
Made this yummy stuff last week twice! I'm blogging it today, thanks for a wonderful recipe!
Corina Evans says
So easy to make, I used 1 cup chopped raw almonds, 1/4 cup shredded coconut, 1/2 tsp. sea salt instead of kosher, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1/2 cup maple syrup and 2 cups oats. So good with yogurt!