Description
This Homemade Pumpkin Spice Granola is a delightful and nutritious snack that captures the essence of fall, perfect for cozy autumn mornings or as a topping for yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup nut butter
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, nuts, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin spice, and salt.
- In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil and nut butter together over low heat.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the maple syrup or honey until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the granola mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Press the granola down firmly in the baking pan to encourage clumps to form during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through for even baking.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Once cooled, break the granola into clusters and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use freshly ground spices for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: granola, pumpkin spice, fall snack, healthy breakfast, homemade