🎃 Pumpkin Granola

Vegan | Gluten-Free | Naturally Sweetened

There’s something about a batch of homemade granola that feels like fall in a jar. This Pumpkin Granola is crunchy, cozy, and filled with all the warm spices that make your kitchen smell like a candle.

Perfect as a topping for overnight oats, over yogurt, or simply by the handful. ✨

📝 Ingredients

• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)

• ½ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

• ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

• 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp sea salt

• ½ cup pumpkin purée

• ⅓ cup pure maple syrup

• ¼ cup melted coconut oil

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins (stirred in after baking, optional)

🥣 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, and spices.

3. Whisk wet ingredients: In a smaller bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla.

4. Mix it up: Pour the wet mixture over the dry and stir until everything is evenly coated.

5. Bake: Spread evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 35–40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and fragrant.

6. Cool completely: Let it cool before breaking into clusters. (It crisps up as it cools!)

7. Store: Keep in an airtight jar at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

💡 Notes

• For big clusters, press the granola down before baking and don’t stir mid-way.

• Use any mix of nuts or seeds you love — it’s easy to customize.

• It’s delicious as a topping for overnight oats, smoothie bowls, or just by itself.

🧡 Why You’ll Love It

Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and antioxidants that support your immune system, while oats and pecans add fiber and healthy fats to keep you full longer. It’s an easy, wholesome staple for busy mornings — and makes a beautiful homemade gift in a jar.

🌤 Serving Ideas

🥣 Over overnight oats
🥛 Layered with coconut yogurt + fruit
🍁 On top of chia pudding or smoothies
👩‍🍳 Straight from the jar (the most honest way)

Once you make your own granola, you’ll never go back to store-bought. This cozy pumpkin version is a fall must-have — sweet, spiced, and perfectly crunchy. Save this one for your weekend baking lineup!