Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?

While quick oats will work, they'll give you a different texture—less chunky and more uniform. Stick with old-fashioned rolled oats for that classic granola texture.

I don't have pumpkin pie spice. What can I substitute?

Make your own by combining 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves or allspice.

Why is my granola not forming clusters?

The secret to clusters is twofold: enough binding ingredients (like pumpkin puree and maple syrup) and letting it cool completely undisturbed. Pressing the mixture down firmly on the baking sheet before baking also helps.

Can I use honey instead of maple syrup?

Absolutely! Honey works beautifully in this pumpkin spice granola recipe. It will give a slightly different flavor but still delicious.

How can I make this granola more filling for breakfast?

Add more protein by incorporating hemp seeds, chia seeds, or a scoop of vanilla protein powder to the dry ingredients. Serve with Greek yogurt for an extra protein boost.

Pumpkin Spice Granola Recipes That Will Transform Your Breakfast Today

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This homemade pumpkin spice granola is crunchy, warmly spiced, and filled with seasonal goodness. Made with oats, pecans, pumpkin puree, and cozy spices, it’s the perfect fall breakfast or snack.

Author: Harmony
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 10 servings (½ cup each) 1x
Category: Breakfast, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup raw pecans, roughly chopped
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
¼ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup dried cranberries (added after baking)
½ cup dark chocolate chips (optional, added after cooling)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine oats, pecans, and pumpkin seeds.
In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut oil, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, vanilla, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients and stir until well coated.
Spread evenly on baking sheet. Press down for clusters or spread loosely for crumbles.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, stirring halfway. Watch closely at the end to prevent burning.
Cool completely without stirring for maximum crunch.
Once cooled, stir in cranberries and chocolate chips if using.

Notes

Customize with your favorite nuts, seeds, or mix-ins. Letting the granola cool undisturbed helps form those perfect crunchy clusters!

Nutrition

Serving Size: ½ cup
Calories: 285
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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