Pumpkin Granola
Crunchy pumpkin granola with oats, pecans, pepitas, and warm spices—perfect for fall breakfasts or snacking.
Servings: 10 ⅓ cup servings
Calories: 178kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- ½ cup pepitas
- ½ cup pecans rough chopped or halves
- ½ cup canned pumpkin
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoons water
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg slightly heaping
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger slightly heaping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325℉ and grease (or line with parchment) half sheet pan.
- Stir together the oats and nuts in a heat-safe bowl large bowl and set aside.
- In a small sauce pan over medium-high heat, combine the remaining ingredients and stir until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Carefully pour the hot mixture over the oats and nuts, stirring until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the granola mixture onto the prepared half-sheet pan, making sure it is in an even layer for consistent baking.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even browning.
- Allow the granola to cool completely on a rack before storing.
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1911IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
