This cozy Pumpkin Spice Granola is an easy autumn breakfast you can make ahead of time! It's made with warm flavors like cinnamon, clove, maple, and pecan. Naturally sweetened and so delicious! (Vegan, gluten-free, refined oil-free.)
This naturally sweetened Pumpkin Spice Granola is rich and buttery... without the butter! It's an easy fall breakfast that's warm and cozy.
Plus it tastes much more fresh than store-bought granola, and isn't weighed down by any refined oil.
This recipe features classic autumn flavors and wonderful scents. We'll stir together pumpkin pie spice (with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, etc.), sweet maple syrup, tender pecans, and vanilla.
The result is crunchy and soul-warming, with plenty of feel-good fall vibes!
Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Granola
For this recipe, you'll stir together then bake in the oven:
- Almond butter: I use creamy almond butter and purchase organic whenever possible.
- Pure maple syrup: I use a half cup maple syrup, but feel free to adjust the sweetness to your own liking.
- Old-fashioned rolled oats: Be sure to use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
- Almond flour: I use super-fine blanched almond flour, but natural works great too. This adds a rich, buttery texture to the granola since we aren't using any oil. (Plus it also adds extra plant-based protein and fiber!)
- Pecans
- Pumpkin pie spice: This is a tasty spice blend of warm, cozy flavors. It usually combines ingredients like cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. But depending on the brand you buy, it can also contain allspice, cardamom, mace, black pepper, etc. I use 2 teaspoons but you can add even more for a stronger flavor if you prefer.
- Pure vanilla extract
- Salt: Just a tiny bit helps enhance the flavors.
Customizing
Pumpkin purée: For extra pumpkin flavor, whisk in a dollop of pumpkin purée to the maple syrup mixture while it heats in the pan.
Nuts & seeds: Instead of pecans, try walnuts, pumpkin seeds/pepitas, or a combination of the three.
Sweetness: Stir in dried cranberries, raisins, or vegan chocolate chips after baking for extra sweetness if desired.
Oil-free baking made easy! We'll simply line our baking sheet with parchment paper for simple, non-stick baking.
Serving
Breakfast: Enjoy it in a bowl (cereal-style) with your favorite plant-based milk and sliced banana.
Yogurt & ice cream: Sprinkle it on your dairy-free yogurt or vegan ice cream for crunchy texture. It's even great on it's own for a healthy dessert.
Energizing snack: Keep this pumpkin granola handy for a quick bite between meals or in kid's lunch boxes.
Storing
First, let the granola cool completely. Then store it in a sealed glass jar or other airtight storage container at room temperature. (Either your countertop or pantry works great.) I find it keeps for about 1-2 weeks, but use your best judgement.
For more pumpkin spice goodness, try these Vegan Pumpkin Waffles!
For more inspiration, also browse all vegan fall recipes or breakfast recipes.
Pumpkin Spice Granola (Oil-Free!)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2/3 cups pecans
- 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add almond butter and maple syrup. Heat for about 4-5 minutes, stirring often until mixture is smooth and combined. Turn off heat.
- Add pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt to the saucepan. Stir until spices are dissolved.
- Add oats, almond flour, and pecans. (I lightly crush my pecans before adding.) Stir well to thoroughly combine.
- Transfer granola mixture to the lined baking sheet and spread out. Bake for 30 minutes total, stirring every 10 minutes (or more frequently) to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely, about 25-30 minutes. (The texture will be soft when it comes out of the oven, but hardens as it cools.)
Notes
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Sodium content: This is omitted as I cannot provide an accurate number. I encourage you to calculate your own to provide a much more precise reading based on the exact ingredients, brands, and amounts you're using.
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Jennifer says
So good! I love how it forms delicious clusters, rather than being crumbly. I enjoyed this with my oat-based yogurt and it was amazing! It was just the right amount of pumpkin spice to give a delightfully warm and cozy flavour! Thanks for this wonderful granola recipe!
Kaitlin says
Oh I'm so happy to hear this, Jennifer! I went back and forth testing the amount of pumpkin spice to include. Glad it worked out for you with your oat yogurt!