This super-easy pumpkin spice granola recipe pairs fantastically with thick strained yogurt, and will make your house smell absolutely delightful while it gets all toasty in the oven. Refined sugar-free and freezer-friendly, this is one Fall favorite the whole family will love to start the day with.
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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Granola Recipe
Let's start the day with this incredible pumpkin spice granola.
Ok, ok I may be going a little overboard with the whole pumpkin thing but it is really hard not to when you are surrounded on all sides by all things pumpkin!
I promise I will stop soon (maybe....probably not), but I have a fair bit of homemade pumpkin puree leftover from our Halloween festivities and I can't just let it go to waste can I?
You are going to need:
- coconut oil
- sea salt
- pumpkin pie spice
- maple syrup
- pumpkin puree
- old-fashioned rolled oats
- roughly chopped nuts (walnuts pecans or almonds go well)
- sesame seeds
- raw sunflower seeds
- dried raisins
Feel free to switch the nuts and seeds up for whatever you have on hand.
How To Make Homemade Pumpkin Granola
Homemade granola is so easy to make.
Simply:
- Whisk together the coconut oil, salt, pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree
- Add in the oats, nuts, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds and stir
- Spread the granola evenly onto a large rimmed baking sheet, trying to keep as many clusters intact as possible
- Bake until golden-brown in color, stirring every 10 minutes or so
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before stirring in the raisins
How To Serve Pumpkin Spice Granola
This quick and easy pumpkin spice granola will make your house smell so so good.
You are going to love it.
There are so many ways to enjoy homemade granola besides the obvious.
You can enjoy it:
- As a breakfast cereal served with either milk or yogurt
- On top of some baked apples for a quick and healthy dessert
- As the topping on a crumble
- As a nice crunchy layer on top of a pumpkin bread
- On top of a smoothie
- By the handful as a pumpkin spice trail mix
Use your imagination!
Is This Pumpkin Granola Meal Prep/Freezer-Friendly?
Absolutely.
Granola is such an easy breakfast option to make ahead of time.
I usually make two batches at a time. I then keep one in a glass jar in the fridge for the week and freeze the other batch for another time.
To thaw, simply pull out of the freezer the night before and allow it to thaw on the bench. Pop it into a glass jar and store in the fridge once thawed.
If you feel like it needs to be crisped up again you can either:
- Pop it on a baking tray and back into the oven for a couple of minutes, or
- Layer some parchment paper in an air fryer, pour the granola on top, and pop into the air fryer for 2-3 minutes.
Although to be honest, I have never had to crisp mine up again.
Need More Pumpkin Recipes?
If you are anything like me then you LOVE making all things pumpkin.
It is such a great versatile ingredient, and goes well in so many sweet and savory dishes.
Check these out:
- Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight Oats
- Pumpkin Goat Cheese Risotto
- Thick and Creamy Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
- Moroccan Cauliflower and Pumpkin Salad
- Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
- Baked Chia Pumpkin Pie Donuts
- Glowing Carrot and Pumpkin Soup
Happy Eating
xx
Recipe
Pumpkin Spice Granola
Ingredients
- 2 ½ tablespoon coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup roughly chopped nuts (walnuts pecans or almonds go well)
- 3 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoon raw sunflower seeds
- ½ cup dried raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F
- Whisk together the coconut oil, salt, pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree in a large mixing bowl until smooth
- Add in the oats, nuts, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds and stir until well-coated
- Spread the granola evenly onto a large rimmed baking sheet, trying to keep as many clusters intact as possible
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes or until the granola is dry and golden-brown in colour, stirring every 10 minutes or so
- Once finished let the granola cool for a few minutes and then stir in the raisins
- Once completely cooled transfer to an airtight container for storage
Notes
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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lisa says
I make a pumpkin spice granola -- but it's only pumpkin spices -- not actual pumpkin. You win! This looks delicious!
Donna1 says
Thanks Lisa!! I love adding the pumpkin to use up that cup or two you always end up with after baking 🙂