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!

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