Easy Pumpkin Pecan Granola

Pumpkin pie spice, toasted pecans, and crunchy oats cozy up together to create perfect clusters of Pumpkin Pecan Granola. You’ll be eating this right off the baking sheet!

Granola is like crack to me.

I mean it- if it’s in the house, it will be eaten. I’ll throw it on yogurt, on a smoothie, on waffles, on pancakes, and in my hand.

Earlier this summer I embarked on a granola making adventure. I set out to create the perfectly crunchy and clustered companion to my greek yogurt parfaits. It needed to be sweet with a touch of salt. Warmly toasted. I tested different sweeteners, different oven temperatures and different baking times.

Most importantly, I wanted a simple recipe.

Ain’t nobody got time for a 10+ ingredient granola.

The result? Perfect Cranberry Pecan Granola.

Obviously with fall came the need to create PUMPKIN SPICE GRANOLA.

Y’all, your whole kitchen will smell like a pumpkin candle. Except unlike a candle, you get to eat this. Any way you’d like. Personally, I top pumpkin pancakes with it. ALL THE PUMPKIN. (recipe for dem pancakes coming soon.)

Pumpkin Pecan Granola Making Tips

I give a whole run-down on sweeteners in my post here (honey vs. coconut sugar vs. maple syrup), but I wanted to round up my top granola making tips to help you get the perfect pumpkin pecan granola.

• Mix all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, then add in the wet. Ensuring that everything is mixed thoroughly is crucial.
• Stir the granola halfway through. Then, watch it like a hawk towards the end. It will go from toasty to too roasty in a hot second.
• DON’T TOUCH IT for at least an hour after it’s done to ensure optimal clustering. This is the hardest part.

PSA: After you make this pumpkin pecan granola, put it in storage immediately. Because you will eat it right off the baking sheet. (P.S., These baking sheets are incredible for ensuring crunchy granola + avoiding burnt cookie bottoms. So worth it!)

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Easy Pumpkin Pecan Granola

Pumpkin pie spice, toasted pecans, and crunchy oats cozy up together to create perfect clusters of Pumpkin Pecan Granola. You'll be eating this right off the baking sheet!

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Passive Time

20 minutes

Servings

cups

Ingredients

• 2 cups old fashioned oats
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 3 tbsp coconut oil melted

Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Passive Time 20 minutes Servings cups Ingredients 2 cups old fashioned oats 3/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 3 tbsp coconut oil melted

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325.
2. In a large bowl, mix together all dry ingredients. Then, add wet ingredients and combine thoroughly.
3. Spread granola mixture onto a rimmed parchment paper lined baking sheet. Pat down with the back of your spatula.
4. Bake for 10 minutes, then stir and redistribute granola. Bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until oats are golden brown.
5. Remove from oven to cool and do not touch for at least an hour to ensure optimal clustering. Enjoy!

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