Description
A comforting and easy-to-make homemade pumpkin spice granola, perfect for a fall breakfast or snack, reminiscent of pumpkin pie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Stir well to distribute the spices evenly. This mix forms the base of your delicious pumpkin spice granola.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. This wet mixture will coat the dry ingredients to create the perfect crunchy pumpkin spice granola.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is thoroughly combined. Ensure all the oats and nuts are coated for a flavorful pumpkin spice granola.
- Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Break apart any large clumps to ensure even baking of your homemade pumpkin spice granola.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring halfway through. You want the granola to be golden brown and fragrant. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning, as the sugar can caramelize quickly. This step is crucial for achieving that signature crunchy pumpkin spice granola texture.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the pumpkin spice granola cool completely on the baking sheet. It will become crispier as it cools.
- Once cool, break the granola into clusters. If using, stir in the dried cranberries or raisins. Your easy pumpkin spice granola is now ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Store the pumpkin spice granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- For a less sweet granola, reduce the maple syrup slightly.
- Feel free to add other nuts or seeds like almonds, sunflower seeds, or chia seeds.
- This healthy pumpkin spice granola is great with yogurt, milk, or as a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg