Pumpkin Pie Granola
Servings 5
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups oats
- ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup agave
- 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
- Canola or vegetable oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, spices, salt, and pumpkin seeds and mix together.
- In a separate bowl, combine agave, oil, and pumpkin puree.
- Add the pumpkin mixture to the oats and spices and stir well. The mixture should be moist and evenly coated.
- Coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread oat mixture evenly onto baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven and stir. Bake for another 10 minutes or until granola becomes crispy and golden.
Notes
* Pumpkin is part of the squash family. It is rich in carotenoids, including beta-carotene, which aids vision in dim light and may help to prevent cancer. * Whole grain oats are high in fiber to keep you feeling fuller longer. Diets rich in fiber have been linked to lower cholesterol. * Cinnamon has antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Adding cinnamon to dishes intensifies sweetness without adding sugar!