This pumpkin pie-spiced granola makes the perfect seasonal granola for autumn but it is appropriate all year long because the pumpkin flavor is not overpowering.
After baking some pumpkins I had some extra puree to use so I decided to make granola. Baking granola with applesauce en lieu of oil works well so why not try it with pumpkin. I spiced the pumpkin puree like a pumpkin pie and loaded the granola with pecans, flaxseed, oats, wheat germ and pumpkin seeds roasted with brown sugar, cinnamon and ginger. Instead of honey I used maple syrup in keeping with the rich, autumn flavors of the granola. 
The pumpkin worked great and added even more vitamins and nutrients to the already nutrient-loaded granola. You can use all pumpkin or a combination of oil and pumpkin. Canned pumpkin may not work depending on the water content because it tends to be packed so tightly. You want the pumpkin to be the consistency of applesauce.
PrintPumpkin Pie Granola
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
This pumpkin pie-spiced granola is a nutrient-loaded snack perfect for autumn, featuring oats, pecans, and pumpkin seeds with a hint of cinnamon and ginger.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (322g) old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup (80g) All-bran
- 1 cup (125g) wheat germ
- 1/4 cup (40g) flax seeds
- 1/4 cup (30g) roasted pumpkin seeds
- 3/4 cup (90g) chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (consistency of applesauce)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, All-bran, wheat germ, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, and chopped pecans.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and ginger until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the granola mixture onto an ungreased baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the granola is golden brown and fragrant.
- Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring it to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
Use pumpkin puree with the consistency of applesauce for best results. Canned pumpkin may not work well due to its water content. Store the granola in an airtight container to keep it fresh. You can substitute some of the pumpkin puree with oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
oh YUM! this looks perfect!