Nutty Pumpkin Spice Crunch
Elevate your mornings with a delightful mix of rolled oats, a rainbow of nuts, and a dash of pumpkin spice that’s as cozy as your favorite sweater! Sweetened with maple syrup and bursting with juicy raisins and cherries, this granola is the perfect balance of crunchy, nutty, and fruity goodness.
Ingredients
3 cups rolled oats
1 ½ tsp pumpkin seeds
⅓ cup pecans
⅓ cup hazelnuts
⅓ cup pistachios
½ cup maple syrup
¼ cup canola oil
1 tbs ginger powder
¼ cup raisins
¼ cup dried cherries
Instructions
Prep
- 1
Preheat the oven to 150ºC (300ºF). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
- 2
Chop any large ingredients into smaller pieces.
Dry Mixture
- 1
In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, pecans, hazelnuts and pistachios.
Wet Mixture
- 1
In a saucepan set over low heat, warm the maple syrup, canola oil and ginger powder. Keep stirring until fully mixed, then remove from the heat.
Bake
- 1
Fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture, making sure the dry ingredients are thoroughly coated.
- 2
Spread the granola mixture over the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Bake until dry and lightly golden-brown, 35 to 45 minutes, stirring the granola halfway through.
To Finish
- 1
Remove the granola from the oven. Mix in the raisins and dried cherries.
- 2
Allow to cool to room temperature before transferring to an airtight storage container.