This Pumpkin Granola is warmed spiced, perfectly crunchy, and naturally sweetened with honey and brown sugar. It's a delicious make ahead snack that brings all the cozy fall flavors to breakfast or snack time.
It also makes a great topping for Greek yogurt, smoothie bowls or even vanilla ice cream. If you love seasonal snacks, you will also want to try my Overnight Pumpkin Oats or Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls next!
Jump to:
Why You'll Love Pumpkin Granola
- Big crunchy clusters: thanks to a slow bake and sticky pumpkin honey mixture.
- Perfect fall flavor: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves give it that warm, pumpkin pie taste.
- Freezer friendly: makes a big batch and keeps well, so it's great for weekly meal prep.
Key Ingredients
- Old fashioned rolled oats: give the granola its hearty texture and hold up well to baking.
- Pumpkin puree: adds moisture and subtle pumpkin flavor without overpowering.
- Honey and brown sugar: natural sweeteners that help bind the granola into clusters.
- Chopped pecans: add a nutty crunch and toast beautifully in the oven.
- Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves: classic warm spices that bring that cozy pumpkin spice feel.
- Vanilla extract: balances and enhances the sweetness and spices.
- Oil: helps the mixture coat the oats and bakes into a crisp texture.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Use walnuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds in place of pecans.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Try butternut squash or sweet potato puree in place of pumpkin!
Recipe Variations
- Cranberry Pumpkin Granola: stir in dried cranberries after baking for a tart contrast.
- Chocolate Pumpkin Granola: add mini chocolate chips after cooling for a sweet twist.
- Pumpkin Protein Granola: boost the protein by adding a cup of raw pepitas before roasting.
Tips for Perfectly Crunchy Pumpkin Granola
- Stir every 10 minutes while baking to prevent burning and promote even crisping.
- Let it cool completely before storing to keep it crunchy.
- Spread in an even single layer for best texture and color.
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Freeze in airtight freezer bags for up to 3 months.
More Pumpkin Recipes To Try
Can't get enough pumpkin or oats? Make sure to check out my Pumpkin Spiced Steel Oats, Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie Bombs, Steel Cut Oats with Maple Cranberry Syrup, Pumpkin Dutch Baby, and Pumpkin Scones.
Did you make this? I'd love to hear your thoughts! Please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below to let me know how it turned out. If you're sharing on social media, tag me @grumpyshoneybunch on Instagram. Seeing your breakfast spreads always makes my day!
📖 Recipe
Pumpkin Granola
Equipment
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole oats
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray two large baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats and chopped pecans. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, honey, olive oil, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg.
- Cook and stir until pumpkin mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Pour wet ingredients over top of the dry ingredients and stir to completely coat oats with pumpkin mixture.
- Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared baking sheet, dividing evenly between two sheets. Spread granola out in a single layer.
- Bake for 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes until granola is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Store in airtight containers.
Brandy says
How much vanilla and brown sugar? It’s not listed in ingredients
Shelby Law Ruttan says
Hi Brandy, thank you for bringing this to my attention! I have updated the recipe card. it is 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Enjoy!