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Pumpkin Granola

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Updated: 7/18/2025
This is pumpkin granola is our family’s favorite granola recipe. It’s relatively low in sugar and fat compared to other similar recipes, and the inclusion of the pumpkin gives the granola the perfect crunchy, slightly “clumpy” consistency. We’ve tried the egg white trick that other cluster-loving bloggers and granola aficionados have suggested, but I’ve found that it gives the granola a less crisp, ever-so-slightly soggy texture. If you like a lightly sweet crunchy granola with lots of little clusters, then give this one a go.

Pumpkin Granola Recipe Instructions

Start by preheating the oven to 250 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together the ingredients from sugar to salt. DSC_0002 Add in the pumpkin puree. DSC_0004 And whisk it in. DSC_0012 Then add in the oats and seeds… DSC_0017 And the nuts. We used pecans, but you can use whatever nuts you like. Stir until very well combined. DSC_0018 Spread out in an even layer on a baking sheet. DSC_0022 Bake for about 90 minutes, stirring occasionally. DSC_0211 Let cool completely and stir in the dried cranberries. DSC_0220 Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 2 weeks. DSC_0259

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Pumpkin Granola

This is pumpkin granola is our family’s favorite granola recipe. It’s relatively low in sugar and fat compared to other similar recipes, and the inclusion of the pumpkin gives the granola the perfect crunchy, slightly “clumpy” consistency. 
by: Sarah
Serves: 12
Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total: 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (preferably a sweet pumpkin)
  • 5 cups rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 2/3 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, etc., chopped)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together ingredients from sugar to salt. Stir in the pumpkin puree. Then stir in the oats, seeds, and nuts.
  • Spread out in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake for about 90 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool completely and stir in the dried cranberries. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 2 weeks.

Tips & Notes:

Makes about 6 cups, or twelve 1/2 cup servings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 326kcal (16%) Carbohydrates: 44g (15%) Protein: 7g (14%) Fat: 15g (23%) Saturated Fat: 2g (10%) Sodium: 104mg (4%) Potassium: 269mg (8%) Fiber: 6g (24%) Sugar: 16g (18%) Vitamin A: 3177IU (64%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 49mg (5%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
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Sarah is the older daughter/sister in The Woks of Life family. Creator of quick and easy recipes for harried home cooks and official Woks of Life photographer, she grew up on episodes of Ready Set Cook and Good Eats. She loves the outdoors (and of course, *cooking* outside), and her obsession with food continues to this day.
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