Photos: Step-by-step: How to make granola

Combine oats, wheat bran, pecans, almonds and coconut in a large bowl. Then stir in cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar.

Combine oats, wheat bran, pecans, almonds and coconut in a large bowl. Then stir in cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Aug. 28, 2014 3:23 PM PT

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If you’ve never made granola, it’s incredibly simple. This recipe combines rolled oats with nuts, flaked coconut, a touch of spice, brown sugar and maple syrup to sweeten, and a little oil.

Step 2

Add the maple syrup and oil to the dry mixture. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Step 3

Spread the mixture out on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Step 4

Toast the granola until it’s golden brown, tossing occasionally. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Step 5

After about 45 minutes, the golden brown granola will be ready to eat. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Step 6

For a brunch dish, combine the homemade granola in layers with plain yogurt and fresh fruit for summer parfaits. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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