Real Pumpkin Spice Granola That Tastes Like Fall

PSL Granola!  A new recipe from the Local Moms Network Food Contributor Kathleen Ashmore!  And we cannot wait to try this one!  

Fall mornings just got a whole lot cozier with this pumpkin spice granola that’s made with real pumpkin puree. Made with wholesome oats, nuts, and seeds, all while being gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, this recipe from Kathleen Ashmore is a win for the whole family.

“I feel like I’ve crafted this granola with a little Fall magic – combining real pumpkin puree with a generous sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice – to deliver that authentic, cozy flavor in every bite,” says Kat. Sprinkle it over Greek yogurt for yourself or let the kids eat it straight from the jar.

Ingredients

• ½ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 large egg white
• ¼ cup pumpkin puree
• 3 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ½ cup hemp seeds
• 1 cup pecans, halved

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 Degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, olive oil, egg white, and pumpkin puree to combine. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, salt, pumpkin pie spice, hemp seeds, and pecans.
4. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the dry ingredients and gently mix to coat everything.
5. Transfer to a parchment-paper lined baking sheet and spread out into an even layer.
6. Bake for 30-40 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula halfway through. When it is done, it will be golden brown and fragrant but still a bit soft. Don’t worry, it will harden more as it cools.
7. Set aside to cool completely before breaking it up with your hands. This is how you get those nice, big clusters.
8. Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator where it will keep for weeks.