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A bowl of yogurt topped with granola and seeds, with a spoon resting inside. Two additional bowls of granola are in the background.
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4.50 from 4 ratings

Crunchy Pumpkin Maple Granola

This homemade pumpkin granola is packed with cozy fall flavor and ready in 45 minutes—perfect for topping yogurt, cereal, or oatmeal!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfasts, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: fall granola, homemade granola, pumpkin granola
Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Occasion: Christmas, Thanksgiving
Time: 45 minutes or less
Servings: 10 servings (1/2 cup)
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

Dries

  • 3 cups rolled oats 270 g
  • 1 cup pepitas 100 g
  • 1 cup dried cranberries 150 g
  • 2 Tbsp chia seeds
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 tsp pumpkin spice or 1 ½ tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp ginger, ¼ tsp nutmeg, and ¼ tsp cloves

Wets

  • ½ cup pumpkin puree 120 g
  • ½ cup maple syrup 120 mL
  • ¼ cup flavorless oil 60 mL
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Dries: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
    A glass bowl containing oats, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and ground cinnamon on a pink surface.
  • Wets: In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients until evenly mixed, then add them to the dry ingredients and mix well.
    A glass bowl of dry granola ingredients with a wooden spoon next to a bowl of orange liquid mixture with a whisk, on a pink surface.
  • Bake: Spread the mixture in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is golden brown. To ensure even baking, rotate the pan halfway through cooking.
    A baking tray filled with homemade granola containing oats, seeds, and dried fruit, with a wooden spoon resting on top.
  • Cool: Allow the granola to cool completely on the pan before breaking it into chunks and storing it.
    A bowl of yogurt topped with granola and seeds sits on a pink surface, with a spoon in the bowl and more granola scattered nearby.

Notes

To store, place the pumpkin granola in an airtight container or baggie and store it at room temperature for up to 1 week. As with most things, you can store it for a while longer in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.5g | Protein: 6.1g | Fat: 21.6g | Saturated Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 4.6g | Sugar: 1.1g | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg
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