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Spiced Pumpkin Pecan Granola


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  • Author: Courtney West
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Pumpkin puree and warm spices make this spiced pumpkin pecan granola the perfect autumnal breakfast! Enjoy this vegan and gluten free granola with your favorite milk or yogurt for a quick and delicious breakfast option.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1 cup roughly chopped raw pecans
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil, divided
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/2 to 1 cup dried cranberries, optional

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Use 1 tablespoon of your melted coconut oil to generously grease the surface of a large rimmed baking sheet. This will help your granola crisp up and not stick so don’t skimp on the oil! Set your pan aside.

In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, and chopped pecans. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, coconut sugar, maple syrup, remaining tablespoon of coconut oil, salt, and spices until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients over your rolled oat mixture and toss until well mixed. 

Dump the mixed granola onto your greased baking sheet and spread it out into an even layer. Bake the granola in your pre-heated 325 degree oven for 45-50 minutes, removing the pan every 15 minutes to toss the granola with a spatula to ensure even toasting. The granola is ready when it is golden and mostly dry (it will dry out completely when cooling).

Allow the granola to cool completely. If you’d like to add cranberries to your granola, toss them in once the granola has cooled. Store your granola in an airtight container (glass is best!) for up to 2-3 weeks. Makes 8-10 servings. 

Notes

  • If you don’t want to make this much granola at once, you can easily halve the amount, or, simply freeze what you won’t eat within 2-3 weeks. 
  • I love to enjoy this granola with oat or cashew milk and some chopped apple. It’s also equally delicious on yogurt, baked apples, oatmeal, or ice cream. 
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Category: breakfast