Pumpkin Pie Granola [Recipe]

Right now, my house smells amazing. Wafts of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and pumpkin are making their way to my office from the kitchen. Nope, not pumpkin pie this time. I’ve tried my hand at Pumpkin granola.

You see, I don’t particularly care for pumpkin pie. Its heavy and dense, and while the first slice is always amazing- I find myself avoiding it the other several times its passed my way during the holiday season. (And lets face it. Between now and Christmas, Pumpkin pie will be at every family, work and friendly gathering.)

Additionally, I’ve been really into home made granola lately. I’m able to pick the exact grains that I want to include for protein, fiber and other dietary considerations. Plus, I’m able to add nuts that I favor and control the level of sweetness. For me, a chilled cup of low fat vanilla yogurt and a spoonful of home made granola is just the thing for a snack, lunch, or dessert.

Another reason I’ve made this granola over making a pie- I can put this in a jar with a cute label and give it away! The recipient (teacher, coworker or friend) will find all the smells and flavors that make us thing of fall and the early winter holidays. Its a win win!

Oh, and this isn’t where it all ends. This granola inspired my latest invention- a DIY Lunchable JAR!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup slivered almonds (if you can find green pumpkin seeds around your grocer- use those instead!)
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup flax
  • 1 cup bran
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cloves

How To Make It:

  1. Combine the almonds, oats, flax, and bran in a large bowl. Set aside.

  2. In a smaller bowl, combine the pumpkin, syrup and spices. Mix until well combined.
  3. Pour the wet mix into the dry mix, and stir until all seeds, oats, etc are covered in the wet mixture. It should be sticky, but not wet.
  4. Spread mixture onto a baking dish in a shallow layer.
  5. Bake at 350 stirring every 5 minutes until golden and toasted.
  6. Let cool on baking sheet until room temp. Then, crumble into an air tight jar and seal! I like to serve mine with layers of yogurt, pumpkin puree and maple syrup.
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Kayla Domeyer

My name is Kayla and I am a Graphic Designer. That means that I love pretty things, and also that I like to make free printables! I'm so happy that you've stopped by to visit my blog, and I hope you will follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, Pinterest or Instagram!! (Yeah, and I'm totally addicted to the internet).

12 thoughts on “Pumpkin Pie Granola [Recipe]

  1. So what is the total approx baking time? Do I need to schedule an hour for stirring?? Fifteen minutes?? Thanks…it’s in the oven now, and smells GREAT.

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