Skinny Pumpkin Granola MmmmmmHmmmm

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In celebration of the new Fall season (and everything pumpkin!), I wanted to share a recipe I tried last night and absolutely LOVED. Just be careful with the portions... it's almost too good to make and leave laying around the house. I had to divvy it up into portioned containers and PUT THEM AWAY. Other than that - no complaints! Super easy, super healthy and super DELICIOUS! :drinker:

From skinnytaste.com:

Easy Pumpkin Spice Granola

Servings: 11 • Serving Size: 1/3 cup
Calories: 133 • Fat: 4.5 g • Carbs: 21.5 g • Fiber: 3 g • Protein: 3 g • Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 10 (without salt)
Makes 3 2/3 cups.

Ingredients: (*I bought what I could in bulk to save on cost)

1/4 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed well and pat dry with paper towel
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
1/4 cup pepitas (or other seed)
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup real maple syrup (or honey)
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp oil (coconut or canola)
1 tsp pumpkin spice (or more to taste)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
pinch kosher salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325° F.

Spread oats and quinoa out on a parchment lined baking pan. Toast in the oven 10 minutes, stirring once.
Remove the oats from the oven, pour the toasted oats into a medium bowl and add the ground flaxseeds, pepitas, pecans and dried fruit.

Reduce oven to 300° F.

In a second medium bowl, combine maple syrup, pumpkin puree, oil, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, salt and vanilla. Pour over oats and stir together with a spatula. Spread back onto a baking sheet and bake an additional 20 minutes, or until golden.

ENJOY!! It is UNBELIEVABLE good warm and right out of the oven! Happy baking!

elleloch

Great recipe, I'll be printing it as I adore all things pumpkin!!

Sharon_73

This sounds super! I wilbe sure to give it a try!

RebeccaM3874

Sounds good. I'll have to give it a try! Thanks for sharing.:happy: