Description
Pumpkin Granola is a warm and crunchy breakfast or snack perfect for fall. This easy recipe combines rolled oats, pumpkin puree, and aromatic spices to create a delicious granola that fills your kitchen with cozy scents. Enjoy it on yogurt, as a topping, or straight from the jar. Customize with your favorite nuts and seeds for added nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup mixed nuts and seeds (e.g., almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, stirring halfway through.
- Allow cooling completely before breaking into clusters; mix in dried fruit if desired.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (60g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added crunch, ensure you stir halfway through baking. Customize by adding chocolate chips or experimenting with different spices.