Pumpkin Spice Granola

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: Christmas, North American, Thanksgiving

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 55

Servings: servings

Calories: 285kcal

Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen

Prepared with both pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice, this Pumpkin Spice Granola is packed with good-for-you ingredients. Almonds, cashews, pecans, and pumpkin seeds help to flavour and bulk up this deliciously healthy snack. Baked with maple syrup and brown sugar, this granola makes a very delicious giftable treat too!

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Ingredients

1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons pumpkin spice seasoning blend
6 cups quick cook rolled oats
1 cup roasted unsalted pecans
1 cup roasted unsalted almonds
1 cup roasted unsalted cashews
2 cups roasted unsalted pumpkin seeds

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly coat two baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
Next, add the following ingredients to a saucepan: honey, brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice seasoning blend, vanilla and almond extract, and salt.
Over low heat, cook and gently whisk continuously until the butter is melted and the brown sugar has dissolved. The mixture should be very smooth and silky. Do not overheat or boil. Be patient and keep the heat low. Once done, remove the mixture from the heat.
Add the following ingredients to a large mixing bowl: quick-cook rolled oats, pecans, cashews, almonds, and pumpkin seeds. Toss these well to mix.
Pour the sauce mixture into the large mixing bowl as well. Stir well until everything is coated and combined.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheets and place in your preheated oven for 40 minutes. After 20 minutes, stir the granola mixture and rotate the baking sheets.
Once golden brown, remove the granola from the oven and let it rest and cool to room temperature for 20 minutes.
Divide the cooled granola into clean jars and apply a lid. Cellophane bags work nicely as well tied with a ribbon. Alternatively, store the granola in a large glass container with a tight lid for storage.

Notes

Each serving is equal to 1/2 cup.

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