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Pumpkin Granola Clusters

Forget that expensive store-bought granola—this pumpkin version is way better and you can make it in one bowl! These crunchy clusters are packed with oats, pecans, and warm pumpkin spice that'll make your whole kitchen smell like fall. Toss them on yogurt, eat them by the handful, or pretend they're healthy cookies (we won't judge!).
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds pepitas
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup dried cranberries optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together oats, pecans, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Spread granola onto prepared baking sheet in an even layer, pressing down gently to help form clusters.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, stirring gently every 15 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Don't over-stir or you won't get those beautiful clusters!
  7. Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet without stirring (this is key for cluster formation!). Stir in dried cranberries if using, then store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.