This healthy, homemade pumpkin spice granola recipe is a Fall breakfast favorite. Bonus: it is so easy to make at home and can be made vegan too.
This Healthy Pumpkin Spice Granola is one of my favorite ways to get my pumpkin spice fix without any of the guilt. It’s simple, healthy, and gives just enough pumpkin flavor to give all the Fall feels without being overpowering.
Granola just sounds healthy, doesn’t it? But the truth is, if you look closely at the label of many of the store-bought versions you’ll be shocked to realize just how calorie rich and laden with refined sugar they are. Not to mention all the questionable ingredients added to the mix. That’s primarily the reason I love to make my own granola at home.
I also love homemade granola because I can totally play around with flavors and create something that I just can’t find at the grocery store (at least not without a hefty price tag to go with it). This pumpkin spice granola is up there with my favorites alongside my Healthy Dark Chocolate Granola.
This homemade version is delicious, healthy, cost-effective, and easy. It’s why I love it so much.
Why we love this recipe
- It’s delicious! This pumpkin granola is a delicious way to enjoy pumpkin season.
- Homemade granola can be made with healthy ingredients.
- This recipe is so easy to do!
- You can easily customize the recipe to suit your taste.
- It’s cost-effective. This seasonal pumpkin spice granola costs much less than buying it from the store.
- This granola recipe is super easy to make and doesn’t require much prep time at all! Mix up the ingredients. Spread them out on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake until crispy and crumbly!
Ingredients in Healthy Pumpkin Spice Granola
- Honey: I love using honey for this recipe but maple syrup is great as well. If you wish to make this recipe vegan, use maple syrup.
- Pumpkin puree: I use canned pumpkin puree (Note: it is not the same as canned pumpkin pie filling.) You can use a homemade puree as well provided it has a similar, thick texture. If it is too watery, the oats will soak up all the moisture and it won’t crisp up.
- Coconut oil
- Vanilla extract: adds flavor.
- Spices: Pumpkin spice & Cinnamon. This spice blend adds that spice flavor pumpkin treats are known for. You can buy it pre-mixed in the store but I love to whip up my own at home. Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice is really easy to make using spices you likely already have in your cupboard. Additionally, while pumpkin spice already has cinnamon in it, I like to add more.
- Salt: A small amount of salt enhances the flavor.
- Oats: old-fashioned rolled oats.
- Seeds: Hemp hearts, chia seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds. Added protein, healthy fats, and nutrients. You can play around with the amount of seeds and which ones you add to your granola to suit what you have on hand and prefer.
- Pecans: this optional ingredient is delicious with pumpkin spice granola. If you want to keep it nut-free, though, you can leave it out.
**Note: Ingredient quantities and full instructions are in the recipe card at the end of this post.**
How to make Healthy Pumpkin Spice Granola
- Prep. Preheat oven to 300F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients and seasonings. In a bowl, combine coconut oil, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, salt, honey and vanilla.
- Mix the oats and seeds. In a separate bowl, combine oats, flaxseeds, chia seeds, hemp hearts, sesame seeds and pecans (optional).
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients together. Add pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients and mix to coat evenly.
- Bake. Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet and spread out evenly in a thin layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until slightly browned. Let cool.
- Crumble. When cool, break up any large clumps with your hands.
Storing granola
Once it is completely cooled, I store my granola in an airtight container in my pantry and try to use it up within a week or 2 at most. It’s important that it completely cools on your baking sheet before storing it in your container otherwise you risk storing it with added moisture which can cause it to lose its texture and spoil.
I like to keep the granola in a glass jar but any airtight container or bag can work. Storing granola in an airtight container helps keep the moisture away so that it stays crisp and fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can easily make this recipe vegan by swapping out the honey for maple syrup. The remaining ingredients are already vegan-friendly.
Yes, you can freeze granola. If you want to preserve it for longer, you can also freeze granola for several months in a freezer bag or freezer safe container.
Pumpkin spice granola is delicious on its own (just add it to a bowl with a bit of milk and enjoy it as you would your favorite cereal) or used as a topping for yogurts or smoothies. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
-Cathy
Love eating oats for breakfast? You may also like:
Healthy Dark Chocolate Granola
Chocolate Banana Baked Oatmeal
Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal
Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Strawberry Oat Breakfast Bars
Healthy Cranberry Banana Breakfast Cookies
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Healthy Pumpkin Spice Granola
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups oats old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine coconut oil, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, salt, honey and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine oats, flax seeds, chia seeds, hemp hearts, sesame seeds and pecans (optional).
- Add pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients and mix to coat evenly.
- Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet and spread out evenly in a thin layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until slightly browned. Let cool.
- When cool, break up any large clumps with your hands.
Note: Metric ingredient measurements are provided as a courtesy using a third-party calculator and are rounded to the nearest unit. The recipes provided on this site have not been tested with metric measurements and their accuracy cannot be verified.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is based on third-party calculations and is an estimate only. Accurate nutritional facts will vary based on the particular brands used, portion sizes, measurement accuracy and more.
