Pumpkin Spice and Seed Granola
Pumpkin Spice and Seed Granola is an easy, healthy pumpkin recipe that smells like all things cozy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 3/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 3/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon clove
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Mix: all ingredients in a slow cooker. Stir well. A rubber scraper or wooden spoon is best for a non-stick coated slow cooker.
- Cook: Turn slow cooker heat to medium high. Place lid so that it is slightly off center. This allows steam to escape. Cook for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Remove granola from slow cooker to a baking sheet or waxed paper. Allow to cool.
To bake: Spread on a 9x 13 baking pan, bake at 300° F. for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Optional: Add dried cranberries, raisins, figs, apricots, or coconut. Use a combination or just what you like.
Notes
This recipe has a lot of spices. You may omit some if you don’t have them on hand. You could also substitute 3 teaspoons of pumpkin spice for all the aromatic spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 285
