About This Pumpkin Granola Recipe

This Pumpkin Pie Granola is perfect for all your autumn cravings! It’s vegan, gluten-free, and packed with warming spices. The combination of pumpkin puree and pecan butter brings a rich, creamy texture, while the maple syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness. Trust me when I say, it’s perfect for all the pumpkin lovers out there! Ready to bring the taste of pumpkin pie to your breakfast table? This homemade pumpkin granola is waiting for you!

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Granola Ingredients

• Gluten-Free Oats: These old fashioned oats are the base of the granola, providing a hearty texture and plenty of fibre. They help create those irresistible clusters and add a satisfying crunch to each bite. If you’re gluten sensitive, using certified gluten free oats ensures this granola is safe to enjoy. 
• Raw Pecans and Almonds: These nuts are packed with healthy fats and offer a rich, buttery flavour that complements the sweetness of the pumpkin and maple syrup. Their crunchy texture balances perfectly with the chewiness of the oats and dried fruit. You can substitute with other nuts like walnuts or hazelnuts if preferred.
• Pumpkin Seeds: These seeds are a nutrient powerhouse loaded with magnesium, zinc, and healthy fats. They add a wonderful crunchy texture to the granola and pair beautifully with the pumpkin puree.
• Sunflower Seeds: These seeds add an extra layer of crunch and are a fantastic source of healthy fats, vitamin E, and protein. They also provide a subtle nutty flavour and help round out the texture of the granola.
• Unsweetened Coconut: Shredded coconut adds a hint of natural sweetness without overpowering the other flavours. It also contributes a lovely chewiness, complementing the crunchy nuts and seeds. If you’re not a fan of coconut, feel free to leave it out or replace it with additional seeds or nuts.
• Raisins: These bring a natural sweetness and extra moisture to the granola. Soaking them before baking plumps them up, ensuring they add the perfect chewy texture. You could swap raisins for dried cranberries or chopped dates for a bit of a different flavour.
• Ground Flax Seed: Packed with omega-3 fatty acids and fibre, flax seeds are not only healthy but also help bind the ingredients together, giving the granola its signature clusters.
• Pumpkin Spice: A quintessential fall blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, this spice mix brings warmth and depth to the granola. It perfectly complements the pumpkin puree, turning this granola into the ultimate fall treat. I share the exact recipe I used for this granola since I opted to make my own instead of using store-bought! 
• Olive Oil: Ensures the granola bakes up with a beautiful golden-brown crisp. It adds a rich, savoury note that balances the sweetness of the maple syrup. If you prefer, you could use coconut oil or avocado oil instead however expect the clumping to vary. 
• Maple Syrup: This natural sweetener brings just the right amount of sweetness and helps bind the granola clusters. It pairs wonderfully with the pumpkin and spices, enhancing the cozy fall flavours. You could substitute honey or agave syrup if you prefer. You also could try melting brown sugar, coconut sugar or any other sugar into the wet ingredients instead of using maple syrup – however, I find that maple syrup is the best natural sweetener as it is refined sugar free and maximizes the clumps!
• Pumpkin Puree: The star of the show! Pumpkin puree adds moisture, natural sweetness, and all the familiar pumpkin pie flavours. It’s packed with fibre and vitamin A, making this granola not only delicious but also nutritious. This is the best pumpkin puree outside of roasting a pumpkin yourself!
• Pecan Butter: This creamy addition adds richness and a deep nutty flavour that enhances the texture and flavour of the granola. It also helps to bind the ingredients together for those perfect clumps. If pecan butter isn’t available, you could substitute almond or cashew butter.
• Vanilla: A splash of vanilla extract ties all the flavours together with its sweet and aromatic notes. It enhances the warm spices and natural sweetness, making each bite irresistible.