Pumpkin Granola

5 from 1 vote

This Pumpkin Granola is filled with rolled oats, pumpkin puree, warm spices, dried cranberries, and crunchy pepitas. Maple syrup, brown sugar, and applesauce add sweetness while helping create a cozy fall flavor in every bite. Enjoy it with yogurt, milk, fresh fruit, or by the handful for an easy breakfast or snack.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword baked, fall, granola, make ahead

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 15

Servings servings

Calories 209kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

5 cups rolled oats
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
¾ tsp. salt
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup pumpkin puree
¼ cup applesauce
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup dried cranberries
½ cup pepitas ***see note

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325° F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine oats, spices, and salt. Mix well.
In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, pumpkin puree, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the oat mixture and stir until the oats are evenly coated. They will be moist. Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and stir. Bake for 15-20 more minutes or until the granola is golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and stir in dried cranberries and pepitas. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Note: You can use almonds, walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds instead of the pepitas.

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