Pumpkin Spiced Granola 

It’s crunchy, it’s spiced and everything nice 😋and you’re going to love it!

It’s great as a snack on the run or a cereal in the morning or even over some plant-based yogurt.

And it’s totally transformation approved.

Ingredients:

2/3 cup pumpkin puree*(see note)

3 cups oats

1/2 cup maple syrup

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1/3 cup almond butter

1 teaspoon pumpkin spice

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1.5 cups pecans

2/3 cups dried unsulphured cranberries

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 340 degrees F

2. Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl (oats, brown sugar, spices, pecans).

3. In a small bowl whisk the almond butter, pumpkin puree and maple syrup together. Then pour over the dry ingredients and mix together well with a spatula.

4. Place parchment paper on a large baking tray and spread the mixture evenly onto it.

5. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove tray from the oven and stir. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until granola is golden and crunchy. Remove from the oven and add in the cranberries and any other additions as coconut shreds, pumpkin seeds, etc. Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container.

NOTE: I made pumpkin puree steaming the pumpkin until fork tender then blending it in a blender (or food processor). You can also substitute it with sweet potato as well. If using pumpkin puree from a can use 1/2 cup, as it’s much thicker.

Recipe by: justglowingwithhealth