Hi friends!
So as you know Granola can be super high in calories and fat and well, I just don't do that ;) You can tweak this recipe as much or as little as you want. For instance, I use chopped almonds instead of pistachios. Also, sometimes I use a little less brown sugar and a little more pumpkin. I also don't use cardamom - no clue what it is, but it's expensive!! And I always add more cranberries! You really cannot go wrong. I leave the batch in the oven about 10 minutes longer than it says just to make sure it is extra crunchy. Enjoy!!
Love, Austin
Servings: Makes about 5 cups (large batch: 15 cups)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree (large batch: 2 1/4 cups)
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar (large batch: 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil or olive oil (large batch: 6 Tbsp.)
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract (large batch: 3 Tbsp.)
- 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (large batch: 6 tsp.)
- 1 tsp. ground cardamom (large batch: 3 tsp.)
- 1 tsp. kosher salt (large batch: 3 tsp.)
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (large batch: 9 cups)
- 1 cup roughly chopped pecans (large batch: 3 cups)
- 1 cup pistachios (optional; large batch: 3 cups)
- 1 cup golden raisins (large batch: 3 cups)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (optional; large batch: 3 cups)
Directions
Active time: 15 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Preheat oven to 325°. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, sugar, oil, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cardamom, and salt. Add oats, pecans, and pistachios (if using), and toss to coat. Spread evenly on prepared baking sheet and bake 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Stir in raisins and cranberries (if using), and continue baking until oats are just crisp, about 15 minutes more. Stir one last time, then set aside to cool completely. When hard, break into chunks and store in an airtight container.
Total time: 45 minutes
Preheat oven to 325°. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, sugar, oil, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cardamom, and salt. Add oats, pecans, and pistachios (if using), and toss to coat. Spread evenly on prepared baking sheet and bake 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Stir in raisins and cranberries (if using), and continue baking until oats are just crisp, about 15 minutes more. Stir one last time, then set aside to cool completely. When hard, break into chunks and store in an airtight container.
