PUMPKIN GRANOLA (VEGAN + OIL FREE)
Full of flavor and perfect for snacking, this crunchy pumpkin granola is naturally sweetened and made with only a handful of ingredients! It’s oil-free, refined sugar-free and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 16, 1/3 cup per serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Oven, Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan, American
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice or nutmeg
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon mineral salt
- 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup 100% pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
Instructions
Prep: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
Dry ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the oats, pecans, pepitas and spices.
Wet ingredients: In a measuring cup or small bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree and maple syrup.
Mix wet & dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, mix well to combine.
Layer: Spread the granola on rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake: Place in the oven at bake for 40 – 50 minutes, stirring half way through. Let cool, granola will harden as it cools.
Makes about 4 1/2.
Serves 9, about 1/2 cup per serving.
Store: Keep granola in a mason jar or an airtight container for up to a 1 – 2 months.
Notes
Additional add-ins:
- 1 – 2 teaspoon vanilla extract (mix in with wet ingredients)
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes (add to dry ingredients)
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: I love my Silpat or these parchment liners for lining this rimmed baking sheet.
Find it online: https://simple-veganista.com/pumpkin-granola/