Pumpkin Nut Granola - an easy fall-inspired granola recipe made with pumpkin puree, four different types of nuts/seeds, pumpkin spice and maple syrup.
I’m a huge fan of oats - Oatmeal, Overnight Oats, Oatmeal bake. We start nearly every morning with a bowl of hearty oatmeal. Oatmeal provides whole grains, it’s a great source of fiber, and can help lower cholesterol. It’s just an all-around great way to start the day. And this Pumpkin Nut Granola features these lovely oats in a fall-inspired crunchy breakfast.
This granola can be made in advance and stored for up to a month. It’s great on its own, with milk or yogurt, or even tossed into oatmeal or baked goods for an extra crunch.
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Ready to make this Pumpkin Nut Granola? Let’s go!
1 - Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2 - Mix dry ingredients - oats, pepitas, nuts, dried cranberries, chia seeds and spices - in a large bowl.
3 - Mix wet ingredients - pumpkin puree, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla - in a small bowl.
4 - Combine wet and dry ingredients. Add the pumpkin mixture to the oat/nut mixture and stir to combine.
5 - Bake: Spread the mixture evenly on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring half-way through. For extra crispy granola, be sure to pat the granola back down after stirring.
6 - Let cool completely, undisturbed. Then break into pieces with a spatula and enjoy!
Pumpkin Nut Granola: Tips, Tricks and Tools
Tools: This simple granola recipe requires just a few tools including a baking sheet, silicone baking mat and mixing bowls.
Maple syrup - Use real maple syrup. You’ll want to look for syrup that is 100% real maple syrup (like from the actual tree). Watch out for those added ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, caramel coloring and gums.
Eating granola: Mix with milk (regular or nut-based) for a healthy cereal replacement. Try on top of yogurt for a tasty snack. Toss in your oatmeal for some added crunch. Add a sweet crunch to a salad by using granola instead of croutons. Toss a handful into baked goods (muffins, pancakes, banana bread) for some extra crunch!
Make it gluten-free by using Certified Gluten-Free Oats.
Make it nut-free by only using pepitas and/or sunflower seeds and omit the nuts.
This granola is made to be super sweet. Feel free to add more maple syrup. You can also sweeten this granola by adding a sweetener to serve.
We hope you love this Fall-inspired Pumpkin Nut Granola!
It’s a super simple and fall-flavored granola recipe that’s perfect for a seasonal breakfast.
Love this simple breakfast recipe? Check out our other delicious Seasonal Breakfast Recipes like this Tahini Cardamom Granola or our Overnight Oats.
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Pumpkin Nut Granola
Ingredients
- 4 cups old fashioned oats
- ½ cup pepitas
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup pumpkin cooked and pureed, or from a can
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil liquid
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat: Set oven to 350 degrees F..
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, pepitas, nuts, dried cranberries, chia seeds and spices.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a small bowl, combine pumpkin, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry: Add pumpkin mixture to oat/nut mixture and stir to combine.
- Bake: Spread evenly on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring half-way through. For crispy granola, be sure to pat granola back down after stirring.
- Cool: Let cool completely, undisturbed. Then break into pieces with a spatula. Store in an air-tight container for 1-2 weeks. Enjoy!
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