When it comes to food, nothing reminds me more of the autumn than maple syrup and the smell of cinnamon. I’m a big fan of both flavours, but only seem to have them regularly in the colder months. There is something quite warming about the smell of cinnamon and let’s face it maple syrup pretty much tastes great on any autumn related food…squash anyone?
One of my favourite autumnal breakfasts is porridge made with almond milk and drizzled with maple syrup and topped with cinnamon and pecans. I think I always opt for porridge in the autumn because it’s not only very nutritious, but it always leaves my belly feeling all warm inside, a bit like an internal water bottle.
My breakfast vice would have to be granola. It’s so darn addictive that if there is a box in the house I have to hide it at the back of the cupboard in the hope that I forget about it…erm…this rarely happens. I can eat a whole box within a week if given the choice and I’m always wary of the high sugar content of some brands. With that said I do like to make my own granola and in the past have made Cherry Bakewell Granola, Orange and Chia Seed Granola and more recently my Salted Peanut Butter Granola. Now that autumn is well on its way I thought it was about time that I made another batch of granola that featured some of my favourite ingredients from the season.
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup pecans
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Preheat the oven to 150 degrees.
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Melt the coconut oil with the maple syrup together in the microwave or on the hob and stir to combine. Add the liquid mixture and cinnamon to the oats and stir through so that all the oats are covered.
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Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and allow to cool on the side. Once completely cool add in the pecan nuts and store in a air-tight container.
The kitchen smelled amazing when this was baking and I couldn’t wait to give it a taste test. I’ve stored mine in an air-tight kilner jar and it should easily keep for a couple of weeks. All of the healthy fats from the coconut oil and pecans mean that this is going to be great for snacking on when I’m nursing my little man – if it lasts that long! Those healthy fats are great for your skin and extremely nourishing for your body.
In my usual style I’ve hidden the jar away to save me from myself. I did sprinkle some on my yoghurt and fruit the other day and was really proud that I showed some restraint, although I’m not sure how long my good behaviour is going to last. Happy baking!
Which particular flavours remind you of autumn? What is your breakfast vice?
I agree, cinnamon and maple are very autumnal. I made a spiced apple cake at the weekend, and you had to cook the apples first with cardamon, star anise, nutmeg and cinnamon- it smelled amazing!
Oh that sounds amazing! My next door neighbour has given me a couple of slices of her apple and cinnamon cake, cannot wait to have some with a cup tea.
I love granola (along with pancakes) and for me autumn is about cinnamon, butternut squash, pumpkins, soups and all things Sierra Leone.
They all sound perfectly autumnal. 🙂
I flavours in this recipe sound amazing Jemma. Cinnamon is my favourite autumn spice and I can’t wait to use if more in my meals.
Thanks Dana. 🙂
I love cinnamon and maple syrup together though I’ve never made my own granola before as I don’t trust myself not to scoff it all straight away!
Hahaha! I have exactly the same problem.
I think roasted vegetables always remind me of autumn. And butternut squash soup and pumpkin soup – well just soups in general I think!
Butternut squash and pumpkin soup are definitely an autumn staple. 🙂
YUM. I may be making this over the weekend for my peach cobbler! YUM! Thanks!
Yum, what a great cobbler topping. Sounds delicious!
I just had to pin this. Because oh my word this looks amazing.
Thanks Leslyn!
Yum! This sounds super delicious! I always use coconut oil when making granola too! ^_^
It’s such a great substitute. I use it for everything. 🙂
I love making homemade granola. This recipe looks fantastic!
Thank you. 🙂
That looks so good! But I can’t eat pecans since I had an anaphylactic reaction to a tree nut. 🙁 I do agave nectar and peanut butter.
Oh that’s a shame, you could use an alternative though. 🙂
I love the idea of making my own granola, that way I can control the sugar and fat content, I have never thought about doing that, but your photos look so delicious, I might have to give it a try!
That’s one of the reasons that I love to make my own, for the nutritional control that you have.
This sounds like the perfect snack for Fall! I’ve been meaning to make some homemade granola. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
You’re welcome Jenna 🙂
This looks so delicious, I love the jar it’s in too, yum!
Thanks Fi. 🙂
I am going to make this, thank you!
Let me know how you get on if you do. 🙂
This does look like a very Autumnal breakfast however I’ve never like granola. You’re photos look amazing btw x
Thank you! 🙂
I love the simplicity and comforting sense of this recipe, between the nutty pecans and aromatic cinnamon. I could easily see this becoming a snack staple… perhaps on top of a bowl of freshly-made, steaming-hot chunky applesauce. :9
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lauriel
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Lauriel, you have just made me hungry and I’ve just had breakfast. The applesauce idea sounds divine.
This sounds really good. It would be fantastic on pancakes!
Now you have me craving pancakes. 🙂
Yummm how perfect is this for the fall? Must make this ASAP 🙂
I hope you like it Lindsay!
This would be great to make for the holidays. I’m thinking a mason jar gift! 🙂 It looks like a delicious recipe! 🙂
That is such a great idea. I love foodie Christmas gifts.
This looks amazing! I so wish I wasn’t allergic to pecans. I may have to substitute it with something else!
Oh, you can certainly substitute something else in.
What a perfect fall treat! Love!
xoxo
The Accidental Mama
http://theaccidentalmama.com
It’s definitely a great perfect fall recipe. 🙂
I must admit, I’m not a granola fan. I’ve only ever had it pre made though so maybe the secret is making a homemade version. This looks so lovely and yummy!
Thank you! 🙂
I’m a big fan of cinnamon & maple too. It’s such a perfect cool weather combo.
Absolutely and so yummy! 🙂
Yum! This look incredible and perfect for Fall!
Thanks Brenda.
Yummy! Maple and pecans is such a great combo 🙂
Its fab isn’t it!
This sounds divine! I love all of the ingredients, so I think I will be making some soon! <3
Looks so yummy! I need to start making my own breakfasts! I just have coco pops in the morning!
Katie <3
That looks delicious! I love pecans!
This sounds delicious! I’m not a big nut fan but the maple sure makes me drool, bahaha.
Gorgeous pictures! And this looks perfect for an on-the-go breakfast!
I would eat all of this in one sitting. I am such a fan of granola. I eat it almost every day.
I love all these fall smells! My favorite is pumpkin pie and I have to get at least one candle of it starting in September! Oh I love fall!
Yum, delicious combo, love how simple it is too. I eat a tonne of cinnamon year round so it’s not very autumnal for me 😛
Oh wow, that looks delicious!
Hmmm. Yummy! I’m so into fall this year. I will definitely have to make this to keep up with my fall trend 🙂
I bet your kitchen smelled incredible. I would love to have this for breakfast!
I love granola and this looks so good! I think veggie soups and warm buttery bread remind me of Autumn
I’ve actually weirdly only started eating granola in the last few weeks and i agree with you, it’s so addictive! I actually love it with some organic bio yoghurt and blueberries. I could literally eat it throughout the day. 🙂