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

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! It’s paleo, gluten-free and low sugar, making it the PERFECT addition to any breakfast, or in some cases, a mid-day snack! We often make a double batch over the weekend to enjoy for breakfast all week long.

What you’ll love about this recipe is how simply it’s prepared, with hardly any cleanup. It’s a delicious way to top cinnamon-baked pears, yogurt parfaits, pancakes, smoothies, and ice cream. 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!

P.S. 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).

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

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

• Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe (Dairy-Free Option)
• Pumpkin Spiced Pancakes (Gluten-Free + Low-Carb)
• Honey Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins
• Bakery-Style Pumpkin Spice Muffins
• Pumpkin Maple Dressing
• Autumn Harvest Salad with Pumpkin Maple Dressing