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
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- 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 (60 ml) maple syrup
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) pumpkin puree (consistency of applesauce)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp 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