Granola can be a great way to add crunch and flavor to things like yogurt or oatmeal, however many packaged granolas are loaded with added sugars. Check out this recipe for a lower sugar alternative you can make at home.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 ¼ cups raw pecans
- ⅓ cup raw pepitas
- 3 tablespoon sugar (or 1 ½ tablespoons sugar-free alternative such as Stevia)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Dash of cinnamon
- ¼ cup coconut or olive oil
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 340 degrees F.
- Mix the oats, nuts, seeds, spices, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the coconut oil, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree and whisk. Pour over the dry ingredients and quickly mix with a wooden spoon.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto two baking sheets and bake for 23 to 33 minutes, stirring a bit near the halfway point.
- Once the granola is golden brown (usually about 25 minutes), remove from oven and let cool completely. It will crisp up as it cools.
- Transfer to an airtight container. Enjoy with milk or a bowl of yogurt.
