I originally published this recipe in 2013 and have since added new photos, a video tutorial, and a few more success tips. In between all the pumpkin cookies and pumpkin pie during the fall season, it’s wonderfully refreshing to have a pumpkin spice treat that’s on the healthier side. I make this pumpkin spice granola all the time, swapping in different add-ins and goodies. You’ll appreciate that the recipe is super customizable, so if you don’t like nuts or cranberries, for example, you can easily substitute.
Here’s Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Spice Granola:
Quick & easy to make. Good-for-you wholesome ingredients. Crunchy! Yes, this granola is crunchy and STAYS crunchy. Texture-packed and ready for your favorite add-ins. Big clusters, aka the best part of granola. Delicious with homemade pumpkin pie spice. Lightly sweetened with maple syrup and a touch of brown sugar.
This recipe has lived on my website since 2013 and it’s consistently a cozy autumnal favorite! It’s by far the crunchiest, most flavorful pumpkin granola I’ve tried, and I tested many variations to figure out the best ratio of ingredients. Have you tried it before? Another reader, Sylvie, commented: “I have been using the same granola recipe for years and I was a little doubtful that this recipe would be better. But it is!!! I love how crunchy it is and not too sweet. This will now be my go-to recipe! Thank you! ★★★★★“
Add-Ins & Extras
The wonderful thing about this recipe, and many of my other granola recipes, is that you can mix and match your add-ins based on what you like and/or what you have on hand. Mix the dry ingredients together, including the oats, spices, and some add-ins. Separately, mix the wet ingredients together and then pour over the dry ingredients:
If you don’t like unsweetened coconut, simply leave it out. Not a fan of dried cranberries? Use dried cherries, raisins, chopped dried apples, or leave them out completely. Can’t find pumpkin seeds, aka pepitas? Add more pecans or skip them completely. Add chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or butterscotch chips to the granola as it cools. Add 2 Tablespoons of unsweetened natural or dutch-process cocoa powder with the wet ingredients for chocolate pumpkin granola.
Note: Add the dried cranberries AFTER baking; otherwise they will burn.
Some Other Healthy Fall Recipes
Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Cups Healthy Apple Muffins & Applesauce Muffins Baked Apples Morning Glory Muffins Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola Bars Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups or Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Cups
Stir the granola often as it bakes because this helps prevent it from over-cooking or burning. You could even use this as the crunchy topping on soft, maple vanilla baked pears. Delicious!
