This Pumpkin Pie Granola recipe is packed with the classic fall flavor and has easily become a favorite. It is packed with real pumpkin flavor and a delicious way to snack!

The BEST Pumpkin Granola

Confession… I am a granola addict. It is one of my ALL TIME favorite treats to make and munch on. For years I stuck to a basic vanilla version. I never saw a need to adjust it because the flavor was A-MAZ-ING.

It was one of those baked treats that would engulf my entire house in the most divine aroma and have both my husband and seven year old perched on our bar stools waiting for me to pull it out of the oven. Oh, and did I mention you could basically serve it on/in anything?!

It wasn’t until recently that I started to crave a banana version and switched things up. It really was kind of a hit or miss recipe attempt that turned out incredible. It quickly became a recipe I would make over and over and would watch it quickly disappear. NOW, since it is fall, I decided to create a pumpkin version!

This. Is. Pumpkintastic.

Homemade Pumpkin Granola Ingredients:

• Rolled oats
• Brown sugar
• Salt
• Pumpkin pie spice 
• Pecans or walnuts
• Coconut oil
• Honey
• Vanilla extract
• Pumpkin Puree

This recipe does call for sugar, which means it leans more into the treat/dessert category. However, the amount is minimal which means I do not feel too guilty sharing with my child. Here are a few other items we like to stir in:

What to add to granola:

• Dried fruit
• Nuts
• Seeds (pumpkin work well!)
• Chocolate chips
• Flax seeds

How to make baked pumpkin granola: 

1. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment and set aside.
2. Whisk together the oats, brown sugar, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and pecans in a large mixing bowl.
3. Microwave the coconut oil and honey for just a few seconds in a small separate bowl until liquid. Whisk in your vanilla and pumpkin puree.
4. Gently stir your wet ingredients into the dry until fully incorporated. Spread onto your prepared baking tray in an even layer.
5. Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown making sure to stir once halfway through baking. Allow to cool completely on the baking tray before enjoying.

I knew immediately that we were going to love this. Stirring together the ingredients had my kitchen smelling like fall and me wishing I was sipping on a pumpkin spice latte (sidebar… I’m actually not really that into PSL’s. Shhhh… Don’t tell).

Can you imagine how much better it got as it slowly baked to golden perfection?? SO basically you need to make this. Now. Eat all of it on your own, package it up for gifts, or stash some in the freezer for those emergency cravings or quick grab-and-go breakfast. No need to thank me.

PS- Did you know you can add pumpkin to your furry friends treats? Check out the recipe here.

Like this recipe? You will love my:

• Vanilla Granola
• Banana Bread Granola 
• Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola Bars

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