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Crunchy Pumpkin Spice Granola

Name: Crunchy Pumpkin Spice Granola
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter; 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon coconut palm sugar; 1 cup rolled oats; 1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds); 1/4 cup chopped almonds; 1 tablespoon uncooked quinoa (substitute with flax seeds); 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup currants or raisins (make sure no sugar or oil has been added)

This Crunchy Pumpkin Spice Granola is paleo, gluten-free and low sugar, making it the PERFECT addition to any breakfast, or in some cases, a mid-day snack! It’s a delicious way to top cinnamon-baked pears, yogurt parfaits, pancakes, smoothies, and of course, ice cream.

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Made with wholesome, FfL-friendly, real-food ingredients!

Unlike most store-bought granolas that are filled with less-than-ideal ingredients (refined sugar, hydrogenated fats, and preservatives), this is one you can feel good about!

What you’ll love about this recipe is how simply it’s prepared, with hardly any cleanup. Make a double batch over the weekend to enjoy for breakfast all week long. It’s a delicious way to top cinnamon-baked pears, yogurt parfaits, pancakes, smoothies and ice cream.

Our entire house smells like fall when we bake this deliciously sweet pumpkin spice granola.

To add a little fall flare, you can throw in some raisins, currants or cranberries after it’s cooled. Just be careful or you’ll eat the whole batch in one sitting!

A great pre/post-workout snack

Headed for a long run or bike ride? A small serving (about 1/4 cup) of this granola makes a delicious pre/post-workout snack. The oats release a steady stream of carbs during your workout, so your energy levels will stay consistent.

Some ways to “reinvent” your leftover granola:

In yogurt parfaits with fresh berries
In a bowl with milk
On top of pancakes
A crunchy addition to any smoothie bowl
Over a small amount of ice cream or whipped cream
On top of cinnamon-baked pears

Our personal favorite brand of yogurt to eat our pumpkin granola with is Nancy’s Yogurt. Our go-to “ice cream” is So Delicious’s Coconut Milk Vanilla Bean Frozen Dessert (which is dairy-free and has no sugar added).

If you’re looking for other healthy pumpkin recipes you may enjoy:

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