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A large baking sheet lined with parchment paper covered in a thin layer of freshly baked, golden pumpkin spice granola.

Easy Pumpkin Spice Granola Recipe

This Easy Pumpkin Spice Granola Recipe is the ultimate fall breakfast staple that brings the cozy flavors of autumn right into your kitchen. Whether you pair it with creamy yogurt or enjoy it as a crunchy snack, it is the perfect way to celebrate the season with a healthy, homemade touch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 363
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Cups Rolled Oats Old Fashioned Oats
  • 3/4 Cup Sunflower Seeds
  • 1 Cup Pecans whole or halves
  • 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/3 Cup Pumpkin Puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1/2 Cup Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 1/3 Cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 Cup Dried Cranberries

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Large bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large prep bowl, combine the rolled oats, pecans, sunflower seeds, sea salt, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar until the spices and sugar are evenly distributed.
    4 Cups Rolled Oats, 3/4 Cup Sunflower Seeds, 1 Cup Pecans, 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice, 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
  3. Add the pumpkin puree, olive oil, and maple syrup directly into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until every oat and nut is well coated.
    1/3 Cup Pumpkin Puree, 1/2 Cup Olive Oil, 1/3 Cup Maple Syrup
  4. Spread the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer and use the back of a spoon to press the mixture down firmly to create clusters. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  5. Remove from the oven and let sit undisturbed for at least 1 hour to cool completely. Once cool, break into chunks and toss in the dried cranberries.
    1 Cup Dried Cranberries

Notes

For the best clusters, use old-fashioned rolled oats and press the mixture down firmly on the baking sheet before cooking. Ensure the pumpkin puree is 100% pure (not pie filling) and allow the granola to cool completely before adding the dried fruit.