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Pumpkin Granola
This homemade Pumpkin Granola with maple syrup, pecans, and dried cranberries is an easy recipe that’s perfect for a healthier fall snack or breakfast. Make it ahead and enjoy it by the handful all week long!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Cooling Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 12 servings (1/2 cup)
Calories: 295 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar , lightly packed
- 1/2 cup raw pepitas (hulless pumpkin seeds)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 1/4 cup Neutral flavored oil (such as grapeseed or canola)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup halved raw pecans
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a rimmed half-sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together oats, wheat germ, light brown sugar, pepitas, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir wet ingredients into the oat mixture until fully distributed and no dry pockets remain.
- Stir pecan halves into the granola mixture and spread onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the granola is light golden brown and fragrant. Keep a close eye toward the end of the baking time so the granola doesn't burn. (The granola will not be crisp when you take it out of the oven, but will crisp as it cools.)
- Let granola stand at room temperature until completely cooled. Stir in dried cranberries.
- For the freshest flavor and texture, store the granola tightly covered at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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Notes
- For ways to serve this granola, see the "Serving and Storing" section in the article above.
- See the "Variations" section in the article above for ways to customize this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Sodium
103mg
(4%)
Potassium
227mg
(6%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
1594IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings (1/2 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 1594IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.