Pumpkin Spice Granola (No Added Oil!)
This easy Pumpkin Spice Granola is crunchy, naturally sweetened, and packed with warm fall spices. Great for make-ahead breakfasts and snacks!
Servings: 8 (1/2-cup servings)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (GF if needed)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2/3 cup pecans, raw
- 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 the almond butter and maple syrup. Heat for about 4-5 minutes, stirring often until the mixture is smooth and combined. Turn off heat.
- Then add the pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt to the saucepan. Stir until spices are dissolved.
- Next add the oats, almond flour, and pecans. (I lightly crush my pecans before adding.) Stir well to thoroughly combine.
- Transfer the granola mixture to the lined baking sheet and spread out. (It doesn’t have to be completely spread out however – keeping some together will help create clusters.)
- Bake for 30 minutes total, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let cool the granola completely, about 30 minutes. (The texture will be soft when it comes out of the oven, but hardens as it cools.)
Notes
Storing: After granola cools completely (about 30+ minutes), store in a sealed container at room temperature. I find it keeps for about 1-2 weeks, but use your best judgement.
Flavors: Add more or less vanilla and pumpkin pie spice to suit your taste. You can also adjust the sweetness with more or less maple syrup.
Nuts: Instead of pecans, try walnuts, pumpkin seeds, or a combination of the three.
Yield: Recipe makes about 4 heaping cups granola, measured with small clusters included.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 279 kcal | Carbohydrates: 32 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Potassium: 215 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 13 g | Vitamin A: 6 IU | Vitamin C: 0.2 mg | Calcium: 84 mg | Iron: 2 mg
