This pumpkin granola is made with pumpkin seeds, pumpkin spice and pumpkin puree. It’s gluten free, grain free and paleo as well.
This past weekend my brother got married, we bought a couch, finished 200+ linear feet of garden bed edging and I made pumpkin granola.
I’m not sure it gets much better than that.
Actually, if someone magically appeared to assemble said (Ikea) couch, it might.
I don’t make granola nearly enough. I really have no idea why.
It’s loads cheaper than buying it, you control the ingredients and there’s no reason for any impulsive seasonal Yankee candle purchases when you have this baking away in your oven.
I thought it might’ve been slightly excessive when I threw 4 of the big cans of pumpkin puree in my cart while grocery shopping yesterday (because I have this irrational fear it will disappear overnight), but I take that back now after making this.
I foresee many pumpkin granola breakfasts in my near future.
MORE GRANOLA RECIPES TO TRY:
Coconut Almond Granola
Nut Free Granola
Paleo Gingerbread Granola
Pumpkin Granola
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 3 medjool dates, chopped
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- pinch of kosher salt
- 3 tablesponns melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat.
- In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix together.
- In a small bowl, whisk wet ingredients together.
- Pour wet into dry ingredients and mix until combined with a spatula.
- Turn mixture out onto baking sheet and spread into an even layer across the entire pan.
- Bake for 40 minutes, stirring with a spatula every 10 minutes or so.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 20-30 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Pumpkin Granola
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 3 medjool dates, chopped
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- pinch of kosher salt
- 3 tablesponns melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat.
- In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix together.
- In a small bowl, whisk wet ingredients together.
- Pour wet into dry ingredients and mix until combined with a spatula.
- Turn mixture out onto baking sheet and spread into an even layer across the entire pan.
- Bake for 40 minutes, stirring with a spatula every 10 minutes or so.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 20-30 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
This looks and sounds so delicious!
I love making granola! This looks like a great version.
Yay, you got your couch! That’s awesome :) I’m with you though, those IKEA couches are a pain to put together. Ugh!
MMmmmm I love the addition of dates and coconut! I haven’t seen a paleo granola in a while…this looks like a great alternative!
Looks delish!! I’ve never made my own granola before, but it seems easy enough I think I might try it!! Thanks!!
I’ve never made granola, but I know it’s so ridiculously easy to make. When I saw the picture you put of the granola on Instagram, I think I salivated. I’m not ashamed. This sounds delicious and so perfect for the season!
I have this grand plan where I whip up a batch of granola every sunday for the week ahead and how often does it happen? Never. Love the sound of this granola.
Yah, you got your couch!!! :) You were certainly busy this weekend!!! I love granola! I love that you didn’t add any oats to it!!! Hmmm, I never tried that!! It looks so rustic!!!
Love pumpkin granola. I made some a few weeks ago with PB and cranberries and all the fall flavors. I like that yours has dates & coconut….my faves!
I immediately showed this pumpkin to my son, he is an pumpkin eater and all I heard was “ooh!” I love this shot especially with that granola. That is a good one :-)