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    5 from 8 reviews

    Crunchy, Clustery Pumpkin Spice Granola

    By Alanna Taylor-Tobin on Nov 1, 2021 (updated Feb 27, 2025) / 10 Comments Jump to Recipe

    Pumpkin pie, but make it breakfast! These crispy, crunchy clusters of pumpkin granola are laced with maple, pecans, and golden pumpkin pie spice. Made with just 9 ingredients and 10 minutes of active time. So cozy!

    You'll never want to go back to store-bought once you've made this easy and addictive homemade pumpkin spice granola.

    pumpkin granola in a bowl with sliced apples, pomegranate, yogurt, and nut butter on gray marble
    A sneaky baking hack that I learned at one of my first pastry cook jobs gives this pumpkin granola large, crisp clusters infused with cozy-season spice.

    As a longtime fan of pumpkin desserts (like this creamy stovetop pumpkin pudding) and homemade granola recipes, it was inevitable that I would share a pumpkin granola recipe on TBG.

    I first started mixing up batches of this pumpkin spice granola to use up a surplus of golden pumpkin pie spice leftover from making these floofy gluten-free pumpkin spice muffins.

    Jay and I couldn't stop reaching into the jar to nom crunchy granola clusters and toasty nuts and seeds. We had to hide the jar in the cupboard as no one was safe with it sitting out on the counter, taunting us day and night.

    big clumps and clusters of golden pumpkin spice granola on a baking sheet

    Clumpy, Clustery Pumpkin Granola

    This pumpkin granola recipe is simple to make and takes well to variations. Here are a few more things that make it extra-special:

    1. It boasts large clumps and clusters thanks to a magical granola-making technique that I learned from my pastry school teacher (not during pastry school – that would be a weird thing to make – but at my teacher's bakery where I did an internship at the end of our course).
    2. It's minimally sweetened with maple syrup and maple sugar or coconut sugar.
    3. It's moistened with olive oil, which adds fruity depth of flavor.
    4. A good hit of salt makes it completely addictive.
    5. It's gluten-free and vegan

    This pumpkin spice granola is so habit-forming, if you're anything like us, you'll be crunching it straight from the jar all fall and winter long. 

    ingredients for pumpkin spice granola
    Ingredients: maple syrup, golden pumpkin pie spice, salt, pumpkin seeds, oats, maple sugar or coconut sugar, pecans, olive oil, and pumpkin puree.

    Ingredients and Substitution Suggestions

    This pumpkin granola recipe uses just a handful of ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. It's quite forgiving, so feel free to swap ingredients as needed. I've shared a few options below.

    • Oats are the star of this show. Be sure to use old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant or steel-cut oats). If you or your granola-eaters are gluten-sensitive, be sure to source certified gluten-free oats. I like One Degree Organic sprouted oats and Bob's Red Mill gluten-free oats.
    • Store-bought or homemade pumpkin puree adds fall flavor and helps clump the oats together.
    • Pecans and pumpkin seeds add crispy goodness. Feel free to swap in other nuts, such as walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, and/or cashews. Or use other seeds such as sunflower, flax, hemp, and/or sesame seeds. Or add popped amaranth as per the granola recipe in my cookbook, Alternative Baker. To keep the granola nut-free, omit the pecans and use other seeds in their place.
    • Maple syrup and brown sugar (or maple sugar or coconut sugar) sweeten the granola. I prefer using maple sugar as it keeps the granola more brightly colored. Coconut sugar makes a darker granola albeit with lovely brown sugar notes. Using half liquid sweetener and half granulated sugar helps the granola bake up shatteringly crisp. You can use agave syrup or date syrup in place of the maple syrup if need be. I don't recommend using honey instead of maple syrup as it tends to absorb moisture and make granola soft.
    • Olive oil adds richness and depth. You can sub any neutral-tasting oil such as sunflower, grape seed, or avocado oil. Melted butter, ghee, or coconut oil will work too.
    • My golden pumpkin pie spice adds layers of flavor from cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice, while turmeric enhances the golden hue. You can use any pumpkin pie spice you've got, or see the recipe notes for spice subs if you don't feel like making a large batch.
    • Fine sea salt sharpens the flavors. Kosher salt works just as well. Just don't use iodized table salt which can taste harsh.
    pumpkin seed granola in a bowl with a jar of milk and white mini pumpkins in the background

    How to Make Pumpkin Granola

    This pumpkin spice granola could not be easier to make.

    While most granola recipes call for stirring the granola as it bakes, I've learned the secret to large granola clusters: spread the granola into a thin layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and don't stir. It bakes into a sheet of evenly-baked pumpkin granola that you can break up into whatever sized clusters you like.

    Here's how to make crispy, clumpy pumpkin spice granola:

    wet ingredients for pumpkin granola in a bowl
    Stir together the wet ingredients and spices.
    adding oats, nuts, and seeds to the bowl
    Add the oats, nuts, and seeds.
    granola stirred together in a large bowl
    Stir to combine.
    unbaked granola on a sheet pan
    Scrape the granola onto a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
    unbaked granola spread evenly on a sheet pan
    Spread the granola into an even layer with the edges slightly thicker than the middle. This will help the granola bake evenly without stirring.
    baked pumpkin seed granola broken up into clusters on a pan
    Bake without stirring until golden. Let cool, then break up into large clumps and clusters.
    pumpkin pie granola in a bowl with yogurt, nut butter, apple slices, and pomegranate arils
    Store for up to 1 month. Bojon appétit!

    However you serve it, I hope you love this spice-kissed granola recipe as much as we do!

    pumpkin spice granola in a white bowl with milk and pomegranate arils

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    pumpkin spice granola in a bowl with yogurt, nut butter, and fruit
    5 from 8 reviews

    Crunchy, Clustery Pumpkin Spice Granola

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    These crispy, crunchy clusters of pumpkin granola are laced with maple, pecans, and golden pumpkin pie spice. Made with just 9 ingredients and 10 minutes of active time. So cozy! It's just the thing to enjoy on a crisp fall morning with yogurt or plant milk, fall fruit, and a swirl of nut butter.
    Alanna Taylor-Tobin
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total: 55 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings

    Ingredients

    • 6 tablespoons (75 g) mild olive oil or other vegetable oil
    • ¼ cup (55 g) pumpkin puree
    • 3 tablespoons (60 g) maple syrup
    • 3 tablespoons (35 g) maple sugar, coconut sugar, or light brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons golden pumpkin pie spice*
    • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 2 ½ cups (250 g) old-fashioned rolled oats**
    • 1 cup (100 g) raw pecan halves
    • ½ cup (75 g) raw pumpkin seeds
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    Instructions

    • Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 325º. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, sugar of choice, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
    • Add the oats, pecans, and pumpkin seeds. Stir well.
    • Spread the oat mixture into the prepared pan. Take the time to spread it into an even layer with the edges slightly thicker than the middle, this way the granola will bake evenly.
    • Bake the granola without stirring until deeply golden, 35-50 minutes. If it’s browning too quickly, lower the oven temp by 25º. It will still be soft when hot but should crisp up as it cools.
    • Test for doneness by removing a small clump of granola, placing it on a plate to cool for a minute or two, and eating it. If it’s crisp when cool, it’s done. If it’s still soft, return to the oven for 5 more minutes and test again.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Break up into whatever size clusters you like and store airtight for up to 1 month. If the granola softens as it sits, return it to a 250º oven for 10 minutes to crisp it up again.
    • Store airtight at room temperature for up to 1 month.

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    Notes

    *If you don’t have a batch of golden pumpkin pie spice already made, use ¾ teaspoon cinnamon, ¾ teaspoon ginger, ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, and 1/8 teaspoon allspice. Or sub any pumpkin pie spice.
    **Use certified gluten-free oats if need be. I like One Degree Organic sprouted oats and Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free oats.
    Nutrition facts are for 1 of 8 servings. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 222mgPotassium: 226mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Andrea says

      November 02, 2021 at 3:45 am

      Do you recommend toasting the pecans and pumpkin seeds before baking the granola, or could doing so cause them to burn when baking them within the granola?

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        November 02, 2021 at 8:58 am

        Exactly - better to put them in raw because they get toasty as the granola bakes. Let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    2. Debbie Feely says

      November 02, 2021 at 10:57 am

      My granddaughter and I just made this. It’s tasty! Last week when she put way too much salt in ‘her own creation’ I discovered she had no idea I used recipes. So today your email came in and she said that’s what I want to bake today. So I read the recipe and she made the granola. Now she’s eating a huge bowlful. Perfect timing. We talked about more wet ingredients change the texture of granola. This is nice. My usual is similar minus the pumpkin but with 4 cups oats. Much drier. Yours is decadent in comparison.

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      • Alanna says

        November 08, 2021 at 8:59 pm

        Aw that's so sweet! I'm so glad you two enjoyed it and got to bake it together. Yes, I like a good amount of oil in my granola to get it good and crispy!

        Reply
    3. chrissy says

      November 03, 2021 at 11:03 am

      Great recipe! I like that it's not too sweet and can add a few chopped prunes, dates, or craisins. One question though, in the nutrition note it shows trans fat: 1g. Is this a typo?

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        November 03, 2021 at 8:26 pm

        I'm *so* glad you liked the recipe! All of those dried fruit options sound delicious.

        Haha good catch on the trans fats I have no idea why the recipe card thought one of those ingredients contained them! I went in and edited - no trans fats here!

        Reply
    4. Maria says

      October 27, 2022 at 9:41 am

      loved this so much! Easiest granola I've ever made, perfect texture and the taste/colors are soo perfect for fall.

      Reply
      • Alanna Taylor-Tobin says

        October 31, 2022 at 6:39 pm

        I'm so glad you love the granola recipe! Thanks a bunch for the sweet note and rating, I really appreciate it.

        Reply
    5. Andrea Eisenberg says

      October 06, 2024 at 5:51 pm

      I love pumpkin so I was excited to see this recipe. I used coconut oil (it's what I usually use for granola) instead of vegetable oil and sliced almonds instead of pumpkin seeds. I cooked it for 35 minutes and that was plenty of time - the nuts looked like they would burn if I cooked it any longer. It came out of the oven a little soft, but crisped up as it cooled. Really tasty fall granola!

      Reply
      • Alanna Taylor-Tobin says

        October 11, 2024 at 12:35 pm

        Yay I'm so glad you liked this granola! Those ingredient subs sound completely delicious, yum!!

        Reply

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