Crunchy Pumpkin Pie Granola

A big bowl of granola is a great way to start your day. In this crunchy version, sweetened rolled oats and nuts are mixed with pumpkin pie spice, baked until crispy, and tossed with dried fruit.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 312 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Coat 2 baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven, stirring every 20 minutes, until lightly browned and crispy, about 1 hour.

Step 4

Remove from oven; cool to room temperature. Stir in raisins and cranberries; store in an airtight container.