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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast recipes

    Chunky pumpkin granola recipe

    Published: Oct 22, 2019 · Modified: Mar 7, 2023 by Trish Bozeman · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    Super chunky pumpkin granola recipe made with real pumpkin! Big cluster pumpkin spice granola that is sure to be your favorite healthy fall breakfast.

    eating pumpkin granola and yogurt

    Holy pumpkin granola, Batman!

    Another day in October, another pumpkin recipe! This one's PERFECT for a fall breakfast. Healthy, vegan, loaded with fiber and nuts and warming spices and REAL pumpkin. Oh yes.

    Try our cranberry dark chocolate granola!

    Pumpkin granola made with real pumpkin

    Not just pumpkin spice. REAL PUMPKIN PUREE! This granola tastes like real pumpkin too.

    It's got some pumpkin spice in it, but not enough to mask the real pumpkiny flavor. The pumpkin puree helps hold the granola too for those extra chunky clusters.

    Pro tip: Go fully homemade by following a recipe homemade pumpkin puree and homemade pumpkin pie spice.

    chunky pumpkin spice granola

    What ingredients do I need?

    We kept this granola vegan and simple:

    • First, oats: Essential for making classic granola. We use old-fashioned rolled oats. Go gluten-free if you need to!
    • The dry ingredients: Along with the oats, you will need pumpkin pie spice (store bought or homemade), salt, ground cinnamon, pepitas, and pecans.
    • The wet ingredients: Pumpkin puree (Use canned or homemade!), maple syrup, sunflower oil (can sub coconut oil).

    Notes:

    • Make sure to use pumpkin puree rather than pumpkin pie filling.
    • Use pure maple syrup rather that hasn't been sweetened.
    • We like sunflower oil for it's nutty flavor, but coconut oil will work as well.

    What equipment do I need?

    Not much!

    • A large bowl to mix the ingredients in.
    • A wooden spoon (or other large spoon).
    • A sheet pan.
    • parchment paper. This is for lining the sheet pan, as it prevents the granola from sticking to the pan. Plus easy clean up!
    • An oven!

    Need something warm and cozy? Try this 5-minute pumpkin spice oatmeal!

    pumpkin granola ingredients

    How to make it

    If you've never made your own granola, you will be amazed at how simple it is!

    • First, preheat your oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl.
    • Spread it out on the baking sheet and be sure to gently "mash" down the mixture so it's flat, kind of like a large cookie. This helps the granola become chunky!
    • Bake, but don't stir!
    • Let cool, and don't stir!
    • Break up into chunks and store in an air tight container.

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    granola on a tray with wooden spoons

    How to get super chunky clusters

    There are a few things that help this recipe get chunky clusters!

    • The pumpkin puree: it acts as a binder to keep all of the oats and the dry ingredients together.
    • Mashing the mixture together a bit before baking. If it all cooks together, it will cook like a large, thin cookie in the oven.
    • Bake, but don't stir! You want it to hold it's shape while it cooks.
    • Let cool, but don't stir! If you break it up before it's cooled, you will lose some of the clusters.

    Try our pumpkin spice oatmeal morning cookies!

    pumpkin spice granola in a jar

    How to serve pumpkin granola

    • As a snack! Just grab a handful and enjoy!
    • As a cereal. Add your favorite milk (homemade hazelnut milk would great!)
    • As a parfait. We love this with yogurt and some dried cranberries!
    • As a trail mix. Add some dried cranberries, some chocolate chips, or any other ingredient you like in trail mix.
    pumpkin granola with yogurt

    Chunky pumpkin granola recipe

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    eating pumpkin granola and yogurt

    Chunky pumpkin granola recipe

    Trish Bozeman
    Super chunky pumpkin granola recipe made with real pumpkin! Big cluster pumpkin spice granola that is sure to be your favorite healthy fall breakfast.
    4.89 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Cooling time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 ¼ cup servings
    Calories 266.34 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
    • 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 cup pumpkin puree
    • ¾ cup pure maple syrup
    • ¼ cup sunflower oil (can sub coconut oil)
    • 1 cup raw unsalted pepitas
    • 1 cup raw unsalted pecans

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 325° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients together. Stir until completely combined.
    • Spread evenly on the baking sheet and gently mash down with the back of a wooden spoon to make it flat, kind of like one giant flat cookie.
    • Bake for 15 minutes. Rotate the pan in the oven and bake another 15 minutes. DO NOT STIR.
    • Let cool without stirring for 30 minutes. Break up into chunks and enjoy!

    Notes

    Store in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25cupsCalories: 266.34kcalCarbohydrates: 30.93gProtein: 5.28gFat: 14.52gSaturated Fat: 1.7gSodium: 101.5mgPotassium: 237.62mgFiber: 3.84gSugar: 13.36gVitamin A: 3182.07IUVitamin C: 1.13mgCalcium: 48.28mgIron: 1.91mg
    Keyword dairy free, vegan
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    1. Donna

      November 11, 2019 at 3:51 pm

      5 stars
      This made the perfect breakfast, even the kids loved it and asked for more. Next time I am making a double batch and freezing half so I can enjoy the pumpkiny goodness all season long.

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      • Trish Bozeman

        November 12, 2019 at 9:40 am

        I'm so glad you liked it, Donna!

        Reply
    2. Jenni LeBaron

      November 04, 2019 at 10:38 am

      5 stars
      Yum! I love the look and sound of your pumpkin granola recipe! This will be tremendous on top of a yogurt parfait for breakfast but I'd also be happy to just snack on it by itself! Perfect way to enjoy the flavors of the season!

      Reply
    3. Dana

      November 04, 2019 at 4:00 am

      5 stars
      YESSSS. Chunky granola is the BEST granola. I made a huge batch a few months ago and have some in my freezer I need to bust out. Once I get through that stash, I'm making this!

      Reply
    4. Sean@Diversivore

      November 02, 2019 at 9:33 pm

      5 stars
      YES to pumpkin recipes! Pumpkin spice is great and all, but I think we keep forgetting about the actual pumpkin to go with it! There is an absolutely wealth of squash varieties to use in my area, but I'm always scratching my head trying to think of new ideas. After all, one squash tends to give you a LOT of food. This looks absolutely delightful, and I'm sure it's every bit as good for breakfast as it is for a snack.

      Reply
    5. Tina

      November 01, 2019 at 7:12 am

      5 stars
      I haven't made granola in years. I forgot how easy it is to make. Hard to believe how healthy this is considering how tasty this is. What a great use of leftover pumpkin too. Definitely saving this for later.

      Reply
    6. Gloria

      October 30, 2019 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      The pumpkin lover in me could eat this ALL year long. I love homemade granola...it is the best. The flavours here are amazing. I even have some pumpkin yogurt....just waiting for this topping.

      Reply

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