Pumpkin Granola
This pumpkin granola is crunchy, sweet, and full of warm spices, making it the perfect snack or breakfast. It tastes like fall in a bowl!
Servings 10
Calories 239kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/2 cup pecans (or other nuts) roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp pumpkin spice blend
- 1/4 tsp salt
- chocolate chips optional, once cooled
- coconut flakes optional, once cooled
- dried fruits optional, once cooled
- extra seeds, nuts, & spices optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163℃) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, pecans, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin pie spice, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even baking. The granola should be golden and crisp.
- Once the granola is out of the oven and slightly cooled, stir in the dried cranberries.
- Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet. It will continue to crisp up as it cools. Once cooled, transfer it to an airtight container.
Notes
- If you want bigger clusters, press the granola mixture down with a spatula before baking and avoid stirring too much during baking. This helps the granola stick together in larger chunks.
- For the best texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats. Quick might work, but it’s not ideal. Steel-cut oats won’t work. To make the granola gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats.
- Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling.
- To double this recipe, spread the granola evenly across two baking sheets to ensure even baking. You may also need to increase the baking time slightly.
- You can make your own pumpkin spice by combining:
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- a pinch of ground cloves
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 239kcal