Pumpkin Spice Granola
Fall pumpkin flavors meets the versatility of granola in this recipe. Maple syrup, cinnamon, and honey top it all off, creating an exceptional homemade granola for the cozy season.
Servings: 18
Ingredients
For the syrup
- ½ cup extra virgin coconut oil
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp kosher salt
For the granola
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup pecans
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ½ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup wheat germ
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- In a small saucepan, combine the coconut oil, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, brown sugar, honey, molasses, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Place over medium-low heat and stir occasionally while the mixture melts together and everything becomes incorporated.½ cup extra virgin coconut oil, ½ cup canned pumpkin puree, ¾ cup pure maple syrup, ¼ cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup honey, 1 tbsp molasses, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground ginger, ¼ tsp ground nutmeg, ½ tsp kosher salt
- While the syrup is heating, mix together the rolled oats, pecans, almonds, pepitas, sunflower seeds, shredded coconut, and wheat germ in a large bowl.3 cups old-fashioned oats, 1 cup pecans, ½ cup sliced almonds, ½ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds), ½ cup sunflower seeds, ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, ⅓ cup wheat germ
- When the syrup is melted and the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and pour over granola. Stir to combine and evenly coat.
- Spread granola on two large rimmed baking sheets and place in preheated oven for 45-60 minutes. Stir granola every 10 minutes to ensure the mixture is evenly drying. When done, the granola should feel dry and not clump together easily.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 1 hour.
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Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 280kcal