Maple pumpkin granola: A delicious fall treat!
Maple pumpkin granola is a delightful and nutritious snack perfect for the fall season, combining the flavors of maple syrup and pumpkin spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, nuts, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
- Once cooled, stir in the dried cranberries or raisins.
- Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the nuts and dried fruits based on your preference.
- For a crunchier texture, bake a little longer, but watch closely to avoid burning.
- This granola can be enjoyed with yogurt, milk, or as a topping for desserts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg