You guys aren’t getting sick of all my pumpkin recipes are you? No? Good, me either. 🙂 This Maple Pecan Pumpkin Granola is another absolutely delicious one to add to your fall breakfast rotation!
Actually, before I share this recipe I feel like I need to confess something … I actually wouldn’t call myself a pumpkin lover. Crazy since I’ve been sharing all kinds of pumpkin recipes lately, right? Don’t worry, I haven’t been lying to you when I say they are delicious, they really are, I’m just particular about my pumpkin foods. They have to have the perfect amount of pumpkin flavor. Pumpkin pie = too pumpkin-y for me. Pumpkin Cake Cookies, Pumpkin Pancakes, and this Pumpkin Granola = the perfect amount of pumpkin-y-ness.
Anyway, my point is, even if you don’t love pumpkin, you should definitely give one or two of these recipes a try. I bet they’ll surprise you and you’ll be jumping on the pumpkin bandwagon with me in no time!
And, if you are a pumpkin lover, get excited, I’ve got 2 or three more healthy pumpkin recipes coming your way soon. I just know you’ll {love} them!
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raw pecans (halves or chopped)
- ⅓ cup shelled hemp seeds (I use this
kind. Amazon Subscribe & Save is the cheapest way I've found to buy them.)
- 3 tablespoons raw coconut sugar (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
- ¼ cup unrefined coconut oil (I use this
brand. Subscribe & Save makes it a really good deal too.)
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- Preheat oven to 350* F.
- Mix the oats, nuts, seeds, sugar, salt, and spices together in a large bowl.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the coconut oil, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree and whisk together. Once warmed and mixed well, pour over the fry ingredients and quickly mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto two baking sheets and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring once about halfway. If you prefer chunkier granola, just rotate the pan halfway through instead of stirring.
- Once the granola begins to brown, remove from oven and let cool completely. Don't overcook, it will crisp as it cools.
- Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Enjoy with milk, greek yogurt, or on top of oatmeal.
162 calories, 1.8g fiber, 3.4g protein
*Actual nutrition info may vary based on exact ingredients used. Find full nutrition info on MyFitnessPal by searching FG8 Pumpkin Granola.
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