Pumpkin Pecan Granola

Now that i am trying to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight I have been trying to come up with yummy fall snacks that will leave me feeling full. I know i can just go buy granola at the store but so many brands load there granola up with so much sugar. You think you are having a healthy snack but your not, so I love this Pumpkin Pecan Granola that is easy to make at home. Check out here to learn how to make your own pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice.

Pumpkin Pecan Granola Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats
1 1/4 cups pecans pieces
1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds
3 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon of kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup pumpkin puree

Pumpkin Pecan Granola Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the oats, pecans, pumpkin seeds, sugar, salt, pumpkin spice, cinnamon in a large bowl. In a medium sauce pan combine the coconut oil, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree. Heat it on medium until the coconut oil is melted. Pour this mixture over the oat mixture and stir until well combined. Place the oat mixture on a sheet pan and place in the oven. After 13 minutes give the mixture a stir and place back in the oven for another 13 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

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