Butter Pecan Granola

Butter Pecan Granola

2 1/2 cup rolled oats 

1/4 cup light brown sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon 

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/4 cup pecan halves 

1/2 cup slivered almonds 

1 cup toasted coconut chips

1/4 cup salted butter

1/2 cup 100% maple syrup

1/4 tsp fine sea salt

1 tsp vanilla extract 

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit 
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, pecans, toasted coconut chips and almonds.
• In a small sauce pan, melt the butter.
• Remove from heat, stir in the maple syrup, salt, vanilla extract and brown sugar.
• Add to the oats bowl. 
• Stir everything together until well covered by the butter mixture and pour out evenly onto a cookie sheet. 
• Bake for 40 minutes, stirring the granola every 10 minutes. 
• Remove from the oven and let completely cool before storing it in a Mason Jar or other air tight container.