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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola for Cozy Fall Mornings

This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola offers a delightful blend of flavors, perfect for fall, that are gluten-free and dairy-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Granola Base
  • 2 cups Gluten-Free Oats
  • 1 cup Pecan Pieces Chopped if preferred
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil Can be substituted
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup Use real for best results
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree Essential for texture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract For richer flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Dairy-free if vegan
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Nut Variations Walnuts or almonds can be used
  • 1/3 cup Honey Not vegan alternative to maple syrup
  • Spices Cinnamon or nutmeg for variations

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Small Pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free oats and chopped pecans.
  3. Melt the coconut oil, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree in a small pot over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Whisk in the pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract into the melted mixture.
  5. Pour the wet mixture over the oats and pecans, stirring to coat evenly.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the baking pan, spreading it into an even layer. Bake for 15 minutes, stir, then bake for another 15 minutes.
  7. Allow it to cool completely in the pan, then break apart clumps and fold in chocolate chips.
  8. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure even coating of dry ingredients with the wet mixture for best clusters and always store in an airtight container for maximum freshness.

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