Flavors of Fall: Pumpkin Spice Granola

This recipe is quick and easy (as usual!), and it’s versatile!  Eat the granola on its own as a snack, put it on some yogurt for breakfast or even add it to some pudding or ice cream for a lighter dessert!

Ingredients

·      1/2 cup maple syrup

·      1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree

·      1 tsp cinnamon

·      1/8 tsp nutmeg

·      3 cups oats

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.  In a small, microwaveable bowl mix together the maple syrup and pumpkin puree.  Microwave the mixture for 2 minutes on high (careful, it gets really hot!) then mix again.  Transfer the mixture to a larger bowl and stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg.  (I like a little extra cinnamon!)  Then stir in the oats one cup at a time, making sure to completely coat all the oats.  Spread the granola on a cookie sheet (try to break up large clumps and spread it fairly evenly, but you’ll be able to break up the granola after it bakes so don’t worry about it being perfect) then put the tray in the oven for 7 minutes.  After the first 7 minutes, use a spatula to break up larger clumps and flip the granola over.  Then put the tray back in the oven for 5 minutes.  After that, break up any more clumps and let it cool.

For extra crunch, add pecans or walnuts to your granola.  If you want to add a little extra sweetness, mix in some cinnamon chips.  You can completely customize this recipe to your liking!

~ Alyssa