Pumpkin Pecan Granola
Packed with fibre and a perfect hint of pumpkin pie flavour, this Pumpkin Pecan Granola is a delicious and wholesome fall breakfast! Enjoy it with yogurt and fresh fruit or totally solo. Warning: It is totally addicting!
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 cups
Ingredients
- 4 c. large flake oats gluten-free if desired
- 1 c. pecan halves roughly chopped
- 1 c. toasted pumpkin seeds
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ½ c. maple syrup
- 1/3 c. vegetable oil
- 1/3 c. canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 c. dried cranberries or raisins
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325 F and line a large baking sheet (you might need 2!) with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl combine the oats, pecans, pumpkin seeds, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt and mix to combine.
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In a smaller bowl whisk together the maple syrup, oil, pumpkin puree and vanilla. Pour it over the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
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Empty the bowl onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly on the pan with the back of a spoon.
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Place in the oven and bake, stirring occasionally, until it is golden brown, approximately 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir in the cranberries or raisins if using. Cool and store in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks.