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Pumpkin Granola

Delicious Pumpkin Granola for a Healthy Fall Snack Delight

Enjoy this healthy Pumpkin Granola packed with flavors, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Granola Base
  • 3 cups Old fashioned rolled oats Swap for quick oats if you prefer a softer texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Try pumpkin pie spice for an autumn twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground allspice Increase cinnamon if allspice is missing.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg Omit if you're not a fan.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger Substitute with fresh grated ginger.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt for a mineral hint.
Sweetness and Moisture
  • 0.5 cup Maple syrup Replace with honey for a different flavor.
  • 1 cup Unsweetened pumpkin puree Mashed bananas can substitute for variety.
  • 0.5 cup Applesauce Halving the amount can lower sweetness.
  • 0.25 cup Brown sugar Consider coconut sugar for a healthier alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure extract is best for flavor integrity.
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Dried cranberries Swap with raisins for a different twist.
  • 0.5 cup Pepitas Substitute with almonds or walnuts for more protein.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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  2. Combine old-fashioned rolled oats, ground cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
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  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, pumpkin puree, applesauce, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
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  4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined without dry pockets.
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  5. Fold in the dried cranberries and pepitas carefully to keep clusters intact.
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  6. Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
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  7. Check the granola for golden-brown color; bake for an additional 5-10 minutes if needed.
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  8. Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring it to an airtight container.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the granola in a cool, dry place for freshness.

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