This super flavorful pumpkin spiced granola recipe captures all the best fall flavors in one tasty bite. The recipe uses a traditional granola mix and adds spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg to give it a seasonal fall flare.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr10 minutesmins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 14cups
Calories: 512kcal
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Equipment
1 Large bowl
2 baking sheets
Ingredients
8cupsrolled oats
15ozpumpkin puree
1 1/2cupcashewsraw, unsalted, and roughly chopped
3/4cuphemp seedsraw
1tbsp.fine sea saltscant tablespoon
2tbsp.ground cinnamon
1/2tsp.ground ginger
1/2tsp.ground cardamom
1/2tsp.ground nutmeg
1/2cupextra virgin coconut oilliquid
1/4cupbuttermelted
1/2cupmaple syrup
1/2cupraw sugar
1cupdried cranberries
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300°F (149°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Mix all of the ingredients except the dried cranberries in a very large bowl. Make sure the oats, nuts, and seeds are coated with the pumpkin, salt, spices, coconut oil, butter, maple syrup, and raw sugar.
Spread the granola evenly over the two pans. Pack it together and press it down evenly with a wooden spoon or your hands.
Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, breaking the granola up and stirring it around once or twice as it cooks, or until the granola is golden brown and done to your liking.
Allow the granola to cool slightly, then mix in the dried cranberries. You can store in an airtight container at room temperature for several weeks; place in the refrigerator, or freezer for longer term storage.
Notes
You can make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free certified oats.