Crunchy, chewy, savory and sweet — this homemade pumpkin granola recipe covers all the bases when it comes to flavor and texture. Unlike most store-bought granolas, this version has no added sugar. Plus, it boasts four grams of slow-digesting fiber, which will help keep you satiated. And did we mention it has real pumpkin? You’ll get a mega-dose of beta-carotene, antioxidants and vitamin A, which promotes healthy vision, skin, teeth and bones. Serve your granola over yogurt, spoon it with milk, or eat it by the handful!
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Homemade Pumpkin Granola Recipe
Serves 10
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Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
6 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup slivered almonds or pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, honey, coconut oil, pumpkin spice and salt. Add the oats, pecans and almonds. Stir well to evenly coat the mixture.
- Pour the granola mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the granola is golden and crunchy. Stir the mixture once or twice while baking to encourage even browning.
- Remove from the oven and add the cranberries. Allow the granola to cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature.
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