How to Make Sticky Pumpkin Seed Granola - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sticky Pumpkin Seed Granola is a delicious and healthy breakfast option that is perfect for the fall season. This granola recipe features a sweet and sticky blend of oats, pumpkin seeds, and warm spices, creating a crunchy and satisfying treat that is perfect for topping yogurt, adding to smoothie bowls, or simply enjoying on its own as a snack.

This homemade granola is simple to make and can be easily customized to your taste preferences. The addition of pumpkin seeds adds a nutty fl...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
  • 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon apple juice
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup raw pecans
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats (Optional)
  • ½ cup unsweetened dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup pitted dates, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped hazelnuts
  • ¼ cup chopped pistachios
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add maple syrup, molasses, pumpkin puree, apple juice, pumpkin spice, and vanilla extract; whisk until blended and warmed through.
  • Combine pecans, oats, cranberries, dates, hazelnuts, pistachios, and pumpkin seeds in a large mixing bowl. Pour in maple syrup mixture and toss to combine. Spread mixture onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until granola looks dry, 3 to 4 hours. Allow to cool until crisp. Crumble into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a covered container.
  • Nutrition

    254 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 37mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 307mg