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    Healthy Pumpkin Granola

    October 28, 2021 by Tera Leave a Comment

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    Healthy pumpkin granola in parchment paper-lined sheet pan with wooden spoon stirring the granola cluster

    This healthy pumpkin granola is vegan and tastes of fall with pumpkin pie spices, maple syrup, and real pumpkin! It's the perfect addition to your morning yogurt, oats, smoothie, or even to top baked fall fruit. With sweet maple-y oat clusters, pecans, pepitas, walnuts, and almonds, this granola is energizing and delicious.

    Healthy pumpkin granola in parchment paper-lined sheet pan with wooden spoon stirring the granola cluster this recipe

    When it comes to fall, we are not above pumpkin *everything*, and today we're saying, "Never enough!" as we bring you a delicious and healthy pumpkin granola! It's got ALL the granola goodies: sweetened naturally with maple syrup, bursting with pumpkin pie spice flavors, and packed with oat clusters, crunchy pecans, pepitas, walnuts, and almonds.

    We're obsessed with topping Greek yogurt (hello, apple pie yogurt parfaits), but we also love that it's a completely plant-based granola, so topping baked fall fruit (apples, pears) makes a perfect plant-based fall dessert. Same goes for smoothies with plant-based protein & milk... or just snacking on it by the handful!

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    • Healthy Pumpkin Granola

    Ingredients

    For this healthy pumpkin granola, you need:

    • Whole rolled oats
    • White whole wheat flour (or whole wheat)
    • Fine sea salt
    • Pumpkin pie spice
    • Extra virgin coconut oil
    • Pure maple syrup
    • Canned pumpkin
    • Vanilla extract
    • Any combination of pecans, pepitas, walnuts, and/or almonds

    Instructions

    To make healthy pumpkin granola, first you'll preheat your oven to 300 degrees and lne a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Then, combine the oats, white whole wheat flour, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in one bowl. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the coconut oil, maple syrup, pumpkin, and vanilla extract. Heat this mixture in the microwave for about one minute (or until the coconut oil is complete melted), then whisk everything together until smooth.

    • Oats, whole wheat flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in clear glass bowl
    • Maple syrup, coconut oil, pumpkin, and vanilla extract in clear glass bowl before being heated and mixed
    • Maple syrup, coconut oil, pumpkin, and vanilla extract heated and whisked together in clear glass bowl

    Next, pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix together until well combined. Add in the nuts and stir to evenly distribute. You want the oats and nuts to be well-coated in that pumpkin-maple-coconut oil goodness!

    • Dry pumpkin granola ingredients and wet pumpkin granola ingredients in clear glass bowl before being mixed
    • Pumpkin granola ingredients mixed in clear glass bowl without nuts
    • Pumpkin granola ingredients mixed in clear glass bowl and nuts added before stirring them in
    • Pumpkin granola ingredients mixed in clear glass bowl

    Once you've made your granola mixture, spread it evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.

    Healthy pumpkin granola in parchment paper-lined sheet pan

    Bake at 300 degrees for 35 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before stirring. Gently stir the granola to break up the larger clusters, then serve!

    Healthy pumpkin granola in parchment paper-lined sheet pan with wooden spoon stirring the granola cluster

    Hint: Allowing the granola to cool is an important step, as it helps the ingredients stick together so we get those wonderful clusters. Cooling also allows the granola to crisp up after being fresh out of the oven. Before storing the granola, make sure it has completely cooled.

    Substitutions & Variations

    Below are some substitutions or variations on healthy pumpkin granola that will work if you're out of some ingredients.

    • Pumpkin pie spice - If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can substitute in 1 teaspoon cinnamon + ½ teaspoon allspice + ¼ teaspoon ground ginger + ¼ teaspoon nutmeg + ⅛ teaspoon cloves.
    • Nuts - You can use any combination of nuts or seeds. I used pecans, pepitas, almonds, and walnuts because I happened to have them all on hand, but just one or couple of these would be just as delicious.
    • Gluten free - To make this recipe completely gluten free, make sure your oats are certified gluten free, and sub the white whole wheat flour for gluten free flour at a 1:1 ratio.
    • Chocolate - Add ½ cup of dark, milk, or white chocolate chips after the granola has cooled for a chocolatey twist that's reminiscent of pumpkin chocolate chip bread (drool).
    • Dried fruit - Dried cranberries would also be a delicious addition to this granola. Stir in any dried fruits after baking the granola.
    • Yogurt Parfait - Make an incredible yogurt parfait with either Greek or plant-based yogurt! If you're feeling extra pumpkin-y, you can even whip some pumpkin into the yogurt with cinnamon, vanilla, and maple syrup. OR, take a shortcut and try some Siggi's pumpkin spice yogurt (one of our favorites!). Layer yogurt, granola, yogurt, granola, and boom, yogurt parfait.

    For other granola recipes, check out my maple cranberry almond granola or simple coconut chia granola!

    Storage

    After letting the granola cool completely, store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place (like your pantry) for up to three months. I do not recommend refrigerating granola as it will quickly turn soft. For pantry storage, I love using airtight glass storage jars (affiliate link) with flip-top or bamboo lids!

    You can also freeze this granola by placing it into an airtight container or bag (leaving as little space as possible in the container -- pack it full with granola!) and storing it in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw on the countertop then use as normal! For freezing, I prefer to use reusable freezer bags (affiliate link) or glass storage containers (affiliate link).

    Healthy pumpkin granola in glass jar with flip-top lid

    Top Tip

    Be absolutely sure to allow your granola to cool completely before storing or freezing it! If condensation is created within the container, the granola will become soft at room temperature storage. Likewise, the frozen granola will get freezer burned much more easily when water droplets form and freeze inside its container.

    FAQs

    How do I ensure that I get granola clusters?

    The best way to get clusters is to bake the granola in a thick, even layer without stirring it while cooking, allow it to cool once baked, and then start to break it up into clusters.

    Can I use fresh pumpkin?

    I recommend using canned pure pumpkin in this recipe, as it has the perfectly smooth consistency we need to ensure a smooth "batter" to coat the oats in. My experience with fresh pumpkin is that it's a lot harder to get it quite as smooth. If you really want to try fresh pumpkin puree... please let me know how it goes!

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    Healthy Pumpkin Granola

    Healthy pumpkin granola in parchment paper-lined sheet pan
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    This healthy pumpkin granola recipe is vegan and has ALL the granola goodies! It's sweetened naturally with maple syrup, bursting with pumpkin pie spice flavors, and packed with oat clusters, crunchy pecans, pepitas, walnuts, and almonds. Top Greek or plant-based yogurt, baked fall fruit, smoothies, or snack on it by the handful!

    • Author: Tera
    • Prep Time: 5
    • Cook Time: 35
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 5 cups 1x
    • Category: Breakfast, snacks
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 3 cups rolled oats
    • ¼ cup white whole wheat flour (or whole wheat)
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice*
    • ½ cup coconut oil
    • ½ cup pure maple syrup
    • ⅓ cup canned pumpkin (not pie filling)
    • 2 tsp vanilla
    • 1 ½ cups any combination of pecans, pepitas, walnuts, and/or almonds

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat (or use some nonstick cooking spray).
    2. Combine dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, chia seeds, salt, and cinnamon.
    3. Combine & heat wet ingredients. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the coconut oil, maple syrup, pumpkin, and vanilla extract. Heat in the microwave for one minute, then whisk together to form a smooth batter.
    4. Mix wet & dry ingredients. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring everything together until you've evenly coated the oats and nuts.
    5. Add granola to sheet pan. Spread the granola in an even layer onto the prepared sheet pan. It will be a thick layer, which is what gets us those lovely clusters!
    6. Bake granola. Bake the granola at 300 degrees for 35 minutes.
    7. Cool granola. Remove the granola from the oven and allow it to cool completely. It will crisp up as it cools.

    Notes

    1. Pumpkin pie spice: If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can substitute with 1 teaspoon cinnamon + ½ teaspoon allspice + ¼ teaspoon nutmeg + ¼ teaspoon ginger + ⅛ teaspoon cloves.
    2. Storing & Freezing: Store this granola in an airtight container after it cools completely, then place it in a cool, dry place for up to a few months. You can also freeze granola in an airtight container or bag (leave as little space in the container as possible) for up to three months. Thaw on the countertop, then enjoy!

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