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Pumpkin Spice Granola

Crunchy Pumpkin Spice Granola is packed with big clusters of oats, almonds, pepitas, coconut flakes and lots of pumpkin pie spice. Healthy, wholesome and lightly sweetened, it's oil-free with no refined sugar in sight and a treat for the fall season. Gluten-free friendly if using certified GF oats.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 Cups
Calories: 200 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds + ⅓ cup water
  • 2 1/2 cups gluten-free old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup gluten-free quick cooking oats
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 2/3 cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
  • 2/3 cup almond butter
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325ºF degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
  2. In a small bowl, combine chia seeds with water. Set aside for a few minutes until chia seeds have absorbed the water.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine rolled oats, quick oats, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and coconut. 
  4. In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, combine almond butter, maple syrup and vanilla, then add to bowl of dry ingredients. Add chia seed gel and stir until the dry mixture is well coated. Use your hands at the end to fully mix as needed. Spread mixture on prepared baking sheet until almost flat, leaving clumps sporadically.
  5. Bake the granola for about 40 minutes, gently flipping the granola at 20 minutes. (Flipping will help you maintain clusters while evenly baking.)
  6. Cool: Remove granola from the oven and allow to cool completely, but do not stir again until cool. While the granola cools, the air will help set the crunchy texture and avoiding stirring will keep the chunks.
  7. Store: Once fully cooled, store in airtight container.

Notes

  • STORAGE - Store at room temperature in an airtight container. Granola should keep well about 3 weeks.
  • Granola should keep well about 3 weeks.
  • FREEZE - Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw to room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(1/2) cup Calories 200kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 2mg (0%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 200

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(1/2) cup
Calories 200kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.