Description
Golden, crunchy pumpkin granola infused with warm spices and sweetened with maple syrup, perfect for a cozy fall breakfast or a nutritious snack option topping yogurt or enjoyed on its own.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup nuts or seeds (such as pecans, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds)
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup pumpkin purée
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 325 °F (163 °C) to prepare for baking the granola evenly and achieve a perfect crunchy texture.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly stir together the rolled oats, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nuts or seeds until all the oats are evenly coated with the wet ingredients.
- Spread the Mixture: Evenly spread the coated oat mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Bake and Stir: Bake the granola in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through the cooking time to ensure all clusters toast evenly and develop a golden, crunchy texture.
- Cool Completely: Once baked, remove the granola from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet to let clusters harden and keep their crunch.
Notes
- Allowing the granola to cool completely before storing or serving is essential to maintain a crunchy texture and prevent sogginess.
- You can customize this granola with your favorite nuts and seeds or add dried fruits after baking if desired.
- Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
