Mmmm… Granola. When it comes to the homemade kind, I can’t eat enough of it! I’ve already posted one very versatile granola recipe for the slow cooker. This one is special though, filled with the flavors and aromas of autumn. I can’t think of a better fall snack, cereal or yogurt topper than this. Filled with pumpkin, apple sauce, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice, it’s an autumnal pantry must-have.
Ingredients
- 5 cups organic old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 c. pumpkin seeds or chopped nuts of your choice
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 c. pumpkin puree
- 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
- 3/4 c. pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 c. dried cranberries
Directions
Mix all dry ingredients – except cranberries - together in the slow cooker until well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients and stir until smooth. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well.
Cook on low for 4 hours, stirring every hour to avoid burning along the rim. Leave lid ajar to keep granola from becoming soggy. When browned, turn off heat and toss in cranberries. Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Thank you for sharing with Simple Meals Friday! I hope you come by again this week.
Thanks, Katie!
Yum! I love pumpkin granola. Thanks for linking up to Healthy 2Day Wednesday, and come back next week to see if you were featured.
This looks tasty! I hope you will share it with Simple Meals Friday! I make one similar! Yum!
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Thanks for the invitation, Katie. I’d be happy to share!
I will be making this recipe with the kids. It sounds so delicious. Thanks for sharing at The Gathering Spot this week
In a slow cooker! Of course! Thank you so much!
Featuring you from Must Try Monday!
Honored, Carrie; thank you!
I’ve never made my own granola but this looks like one I want to try!
It looks great and sounds fantastic!
I’m curious as I’ve never tasted granola with pumpkin puree in it
It’s very subtle, Winnie. It’s the combination of flavors that takes center stage, including the pumpkin pie spices.
i carnt wait to make this!
This sounds fantastic! What a great way to capture the aromas and flavors of fall. Can’t wait to try it.
I hope you enjoy as much as we are!