Pumpkin Spice Granola
Add the flavors of fall to your morning breakfast routine with pumpkin spice granola. Not too soft or crunchy this granola is a great way to start the day.
Servings 6 servings
Equipment
- 9x13 baking sheet
- parchment paper
- medium sized bowl
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil you can substitute for coconut or vegetable oil as well
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice blend
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 3 cups instant oats
- 1/4-1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4-1/2 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, honey, salt, pumpkin spice, and turmeric. Stir to combine.1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice blend, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- To the liquid ingredients, add the oats. Stir to combine completely.3 cups instant oats
- Add parchment paper to a 9x13 pan then spread the oat mixture onto the pan in an even layer.
- Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Take the pan out of the oven and stir the granola, level back out and bake an additional 10 minutes.
- Take out of the oven and let cool.
- Once the granola *has cooled completely* add the dried cranberries and walnuts.1/4-1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1/4-1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Serve with milk or yogurt. Enjoy!
Video
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Notes
Tips and variations for pumpkin spice granola:
- Do not add the dried cranberries and walnuts until the granola has cooled all the way. You will end up with burnt nuts and hard-as-rocks cranberries if you add them any earlier.
- How to store the granola: Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days on the counter.