Best Pumpkin Crunch Granola Recipes

CRUNCHY PUMPKIN PIE GRANOLA

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This recipe is a nice deviation from traditional recipes because it brings a little extra sweet flavor to your granola, which is perfect to celebrate the fall.

Provided by betsygoldstein

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Granola Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
3 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup sliced almonds
½ cup chopped pecans
⅔ cup applesauce
½ cup honey
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup raisins
½ cup dried cranberries

Steps:

Preheat an oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Coat 2 baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, rolled oats, almonds, and pecans in a large bowl. Mix the applesauce, honey, and vanilla in a separate large bowl. Stir the oat mixture into the applesauce mixture, until granola begins to gather in clusters. Spoon granola evenly onto prepared baking sheets.
Bake in preheated oven, stirring every 20 minutes, until lightly browned and crispy, about 1 hour.
Remove from oven; cool to room temperature. Stir in raisins and cranberries; store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 6.1 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

PUMPKIN CRUNCH GRANOLA

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This granola recipe is fantastic! It's got all the flavors of fall you love. There are hints of maple and cinnamon in this granola. Sweet, salty, and crunchy, this will be a great afternoon snack. It would also be a great topping for yogurt or ice cream. Or, eat it like cereal with some milk.

Provided by Linda Farnsworth @LindaLilacs

Categories Other Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup(s) pure pumpkin puree
1/4 cup(s) maple syrup or agave (or sugar-free)
1/3 cup(s) brown sugar (or Whey Low Gold or Splenda granular)
3 tablespoon(s) caramel sauce (or sugar-free sauce/syrup)
1 - egg yolk
2 teaspoon(s) pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
3 cup(s) old-fashioned oats
1 cup(s) chopped pecans

Steps:

In a medium bowl combine the pumpkin, maple syrup/agave, brown sugar or Whey Low Gold, caramel syrup, egg yolk, spice, vanilla, and salt.
Stir in the oats and nuts until every flake is coated.
Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Coat an 11-inch baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
Spread the oat mixture evenly.
Bake for 45-60 minutes (stirring every 15 minutes) or until deep brown.
Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet. Store in an airtight container. Makes approx 15 (1/4-cup) servings.
Per 1/4 cup of lower-sugar version: Calories 119; Protein 6 g; Fat 8 g; NET Carbs 11 g; (Fiber4 g); Sugar 4 g; Sodium 41 mg