Pumpkin Seed Granola
You'll want to add this delicious Pumpkin Seed Granola to your repertoire. It is loaded with the wholesome goodness of oats, nuts, and coconut.
Ingredients
- 6 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup Pepitas raw
- 1 cup sunflower seeds unsalted
- 1 1/2 cups almond whole, raw
- 1 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
for the flavor mixture--
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup real
- 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tablespoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place all dry ingredients into a large bowl and stir.
- Melt butter, maple syrup and brown sugar together in a small bowl in the microwave, about 1 minute. Stir in vanilla, and spices. Pour entire contents over dry ingredients in bowl. Stir to coat evenly and spread evenly between 2 baking sheets.
- Bake 1 hour or until very golden brown. Remove from oven, cool completely, then store in air tight containers for up to 2 weeks...that is if it lasts that long.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 11 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 506kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 443IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.