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Pumpkin Granola
Pumpkin Granola with large crunchy clusters makes the perfect healthy breakfast, afternoon snack or dessert. Best of all, this easy granola recipe is gluten-free, vegan and refined sugar-free.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 152 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup ground flax-seeds
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
Optional Add-Ins:
- dried bananas
- dried sugar-free raisins optional
- dried sugar-free papayas
- sliced almonds
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
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In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the oats, flax-seeds and stir until evenly coated. Fold in the pecans and pumpkin seeds.
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Spread mixture evenly onto baking pan and press the granola down with the back of a wooden spoon or spatula to flatten it out to stick together. That will help create the clumps to make crunchy clusters.
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Bake for 40 minutes, Do NOT STIR and rotate the pan halfway through. Gently move around any pieces that may be cooking unevenly at the edge (we don't want to break apart the clusters) with a wooden spoon or spatula.
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Once baked, remove from oven and allow granola to sit and cool completely for another 30 minutes. Break apart any very large pieces to your preferred size.
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Sprinkle with the dried raisins if desired.
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Serve granola with your favorite milk, yogurt or alone by the handful.
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Granola
Amount Per Serving (1 serving (about 1/4 cup))
Calories 152
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 4g8%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.