If you love granola, you’re going to want a jar of this version in the kitchen all fall long. There’s a double dose of pumpkin—both puree and seeds—along with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and just a splash of maple, for a breakfast that tastes like the season. And since Halloween is on the horizon, we also added a handful of mini chocolate chips—because we deserve a little treat to help get the day started.
Pumpkin and Spice
One of my big pet peeves is when items are called “pumpkin spice,” but contain no actual pumpkin. Not here! There’s a real dose of pumpkin puree in this recipe, plus the fragrant spice medley of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger that gives pumpkin spice-flavored foods their mass appeal. This mixture coats all the ingredients and finds its way into all the nooks and crannies of the crunchy clusters.Stick to the amount of puree given in this recipe. If you add too much, the granola is likely to turn out soft and soggy.
Wholesome Halloween Granola
Makes about 6 cups- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 3/4 cup chopped almonds
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, store-bought or homemade
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil or coconut oil
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
