Pumpkin Granola

Since it is officially fall, Im breaking out the pumpkin to make the most scrumptious homemade granola! If you're not a fan of pumpkin, fear not! The pumpkin can easily be omitted and your granola will still be super delicious. If you've ever bought granola at the store I'm sure you've noticed how ridiculously expensive it is. But all you're paying for is convenience, which I understand sometimes is a necessity. However, if you find yourself with a little extra time on your hands I recommend giving this recipe a try. You can pull it all together in less than an hour and as a bonus the amazing fragrance the granola produces while it's cooking will make your home smell like a beautiful explosion of fall.

Ingredients:

6 Cups whole oats

2-3 cups of a mixture of your favorite of nuts and seed

( I used 1 cup of sliced almonds, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, and 1/2 cup organic unsweetened shredded coconut)

1/2 Cup coconut oil

1/4 Cup brown sugar

1/4 Cup honey (or omit sugar and use 1/2 cup honey)

2/3 Cup pure maple syrup

1/2 cup100 percent pumpkin puree

1 Teaspoon vanilla

1/2 Teaspoon Pure Maple extract (optional but yummy)

2 Tablespoon cinnamon

1 Tablespoon pumpkin spice

1/2 Teaspoon powdered ginger

A generous pinch of salt

Directions:

In a large bowl combine :

Oats, nuts, seeds, salt and seasonings.

Set aside

In a small sauce pan combine:

Coconut oil

Brown sugar

Honey

Maple syrup

Over a low heat stir all wet the ingredients together until melted and combined, just a couple minutes. Remove from heat.

Add extracts to wet ingredients

Pour wet ingredients over oat mixture and toss to fully coat. Pour onto a lined sheet pan and bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Stir around well and bake for another 15 minutes. Stir again and bake for another 15 minutes for a total of 40 minutes. You are looking for your granola to be dry and toasted but it will not be crunchy. Remove from heat and allow to cool on sheet pan. During this process granola will develop its crunch. Once completely cool, store in an airtight container for up to two weeks ( if it lasts that long ).

Watch the step by step on my Instagram:

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