Description
Pumpkin spice granola delivers autumn’s warmth in each crunchy bite. Rich with seasonal spices and toasted oats, this homemade recipe promises a delightful breakfast or snack that connects you to harvest’s comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (240 ml) coconut flakes
- ½ cup (120 ml) chopped pecans
- ½ cup (120 ml) pumpkin seeds
Seeds and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) pumpkin pie spice
Liquid and Sweet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) maple syrup
- ¼ cup (60 ml) brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) melted salted butter
- Nonstick baking spray for the baking tray
Instructions
- Preheat the kitchen oven to 190°C (375°F), creating an ideal baking environment for crafting delectable homemade granola.
- Select a spacious mixing bowl and meticulously combine old-fashioned rolled oats, roughly chopped pecans, raw pumpkin seeds, delicate sesame seeds, and aromatic pumpkin pie spice, ensuring uniform distribution of ingredients.
- Prepare a luxurious syrup base by placing maple syrup, rich brown sugar, and melted salted butter into a microwave-safe container, heating for 20 to 40 seconds until sugar crystals completely dissolve and ingredients meld seamlessly.
- Pour the warm, glossy syrup over the dry ingredient mixture, using a sturdy spatula to coat every morsel thoroughly, guaranteeing each oat and nut receives a generous flavor embrace.
- Generously coat a baking tray with nonstick spray, then spread the granola mixture evenly across the surface, creating a uniform layer that promises consistent toasting.
- Transfer the prepared tray into the preheated oven, allowing the granola to transform into a golden-brown masterpiece during an 8-minute baking interval.
- Carefully extract the tray, gently fold in delicate coconut flakes, and return to the oven for an additional 3-minute toasting period, developing a rich, nutty complexity without risking burnt edges.
Notes
- Transforms ordinary mornings into cozy autumn experiences with minimal kitchen effort.
- Offers a delightful nutritional boost through carefully selected wholesome ingredients.
- Delivers restaurant-quality crunch and flavor at a fraction of commercial granola prices.
- Creates an aromatic kitchen environment that feels warm and invitingly seasonal.
- Provides flexible preparation that adapts to personal taste preferences and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 384 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg