Pumpkin Granola

Bowl of homemade granola with nuts and pumpkin seeds, served with an orange spoon, placed on a burlap mat. A jar of granola and a tray in the background.

4.25 from 4 votes

This pumpkin granola is bursting with fall flavors from pumpkin puree, seeds and spice. It's the perfect crunchy snack or topping for yogurt, smoothie bowls and more, all without using oats!

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pumpkin granola

Servings: servings

Author: Gina Matsoukas

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 tablespoons 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°F degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
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.

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