Prepped in just 10 minutes, this Pumpkin Granola will become a staple in your home! It’s made with 8 ingredients, and includes tips on how to make the best crunch and clumps, and lasts up to a month!

Pumpkin granola in a bowl of milk with spoon in it.

This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill! Thanks for supporting the brands that support Jessica in the Kitchen! All thoughts and opinions are my own!

I’ve been making this pumpkin granola for years, and let me tell you, it only gets better each year. I swap some things out, increase some quantities and voila – here’s my best version yet!

When I make it, my entire home smells like a cafe (the kinds with a bakery inside) for a few hours. It’s like a natural fall candle. Then when it cools, you get to dive into a true five-star granola treat at home! I love that it’s also great for snacking on the go, including hiking or camping! I’m not much of a camper myself, but I can definitely see you reaching for a handful of this.

Looking for more pumpkin breakfast ideas? Try my pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin French toast, and pumpkin waffles!

Notes on the Ingredients

This recipe is made with just a handful of ingredients. Scroll down to the recipe card for measurements.

Ingredients for pumpkin granola with text.

  • Old fashioned oats: Old fashioned oats are necessary for the best texture of the pumpkin granola! My favourite brand to use is Bob’s Red Mill’s Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats! It’s certified gluten-free, are high quality and are Non-GMO.  They have a great texture and consistency and I love the size of the bags that it comes in! Definitely pick up several bags; you’ll love it!
  • Pumpkin: This adds a delicious depth of flavour and actually helps to coat the granola, helping to prevent it from burning in the oven. 
  • Almond butter: You can also substitute any other nut butter or tahini – just ensure it’s a runny nut butter! 
  • Walnuts and pumpkin seeds: Ensure they’re unsalted and raw, and feel free to sub in any other nuts or seeds here too! 

How to Make Pumpkin Granola

Here’s a quick overview of how to prepare this pumpkin granola recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions.

Step by step photos of how to make pumpkin granola.
  • Combine ingredients. First, add all the dry ingredients into a bowl. Stir them together.
Step by step photos showing mixing ingredients.
  • Combine wet ingredients. Next, add all the wet ingredients into a separate small bowl. Vigorously stir them all together until smooth and combined. 
Montage showing wet ingredients being added to dry ingredients.
  • Then pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir everything together with a spatula or wooden spoon until combined and coated. So easy! 
Spreading the granola onto a baking sheet.
  • Spread it all onto a baking sheet in a nice layer. Not too thick but not too thin or you won’t great clusters. Be sure to press the granola together with the spatula or your fingers to get some nice clusters. 
Side by side shots of a spatual breaking up the granola on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25 minutes. Stir the mixture halfway (when you have around 12.5 minutes left). Stir it gently, then place back inside the oven.
  • Cool. Remove from oven and let cool COMPLETELY before touching to ensure it’s crunchy.
Top down shot of pumpkin granola on baking tray.
  • Enjoy! When cooled, remove and enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight jar for up to a few weeks.

Expert Tips & FAQ

Granola in a glass jar on a baking sheet surrounded by granola.

Here are some tips for the best clumping granola and thick clusters:

  • Press the granola. Press down the granola on the sheet with your spatula or with your hands 
  • Be gentle. When you’re flipping/stirring the granola midway, be gentle with it so you don’t disturb any clusters. 
  • Cool completely. After it’s finished cooking, let it cool *completely* before touching. That way everything gets nice and crunchy and the clusters hardens. I’ll admit – it’s hard to do! Gav and I snuck quite a few pieces, but once it cooled?! It’s like a masterpiece!
  • Add some additional ingredients. Optionally to make this even better, throw in some dried fruit (like cranberries), white chocolate or chocolate chips as soon as they come out of the oven. Chocolate makes everything better!
  • Microwave the nut butter. If your nut butter isn’t runny enough, you can microwave it for about 10 seconds first. 

Serving Suggestions

Serve this with my Cashew Milk, my vegan yogurt or my vegan ice cream! 

How to Store Pumpkin Granola

The best way to store this granola is in an airtight jar or zipped bag. It’ll last up to a month in your fridge (and will stay crunchy).

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Pumpkin granola in a bowl of milk with spoon in it.

Pumpkin Granola Recipe

Servings: 9
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Prepped in just 10 minutes, this Pumpkin Granola Recipe will become a staple in your home! It's made with 8 ingredients, and includes tips on how to make the best crunch and clumps, and lasts up to a month!
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, (288g)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts, or any nuts (120g)
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds (28g)
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, or cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup almond butter, or any nut butter, tahini or sunflower butter (64g)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup, or agave nectar (168g)
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree, (81g)
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • dried fruit, chocolate chips or white chocolate chips, (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat (it has to be lined with something). 
  • In a large bowl, stir together the oats, pecans, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin spice and sea salt. 
  • In a different bowl, add the nut butter, maple syrup/agave and pumpkin purée together. Stir together vigorously until completely combined. 
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with your spatula or a wooden spoon until combined and everything is coated.
  • Spread the mixture into a nice even layer on your baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25 minutes on your oven rack furthest away from your heat source, stirring the granola halfway (around 12.5 minutes). At that halfway point, remove from the oven, flip gently with a spatula so both sides get toasted, then return to oven. Watch it during the last 5 minutes of baking to ensure that it isn't burning.
  • Remove from oven. The granola should be nice and golden brown in colour. Let it cool COMPLETELY before touching to ensure it's crunchy.
  • When cooled, enjoy immediately! The best way to store this granola is in an airtight jar or zipped bag. It'll last up to a month in your fridge (and will stay crunchy).

Notes

To prevent burning, don’t forget to flip your granola at the midway point, and watch it during those last five minutes to prevent any burning! 
If your nut butter isn’t runny enough, you can microwave it for about 10 seconds first. 
Be sure to use unsalted and raw nuts and seeds.
For the best crunch, press down the granola on the sheet with your spatula or with your hands before baking, then when finished, let it cool completely before lifting.
Calories: 293kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 199mg, Potassium: 280mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 1412IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 76mg, Iron: 2mg

Disclaimer: Although jessicainthekitchen.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, kindly note that these are only estimates. Nutritional information may be affected based on the product type, the brand that was purchased, and in other unforeseeable ways. Jessicainthekitchen.com will not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information. If you need to follow a specific caloric regimen, please consult your doctor first.

Cuisine: American, Universal
Course: Breakfast
Author: Jessica Hylton