Pumpkin Pie Spice Granola
This pumpkin spice granola is crunchy, warmly spiced, and packed with toasted walnuts and peanuts. Honey and molasses give it just the right amount of sweetness, while optional raisins add little bursts of sweetness here and there.
For me, it’s sweet enough that when I pour milk over a bowl, I don’t need to add any extra sugar. It’s also the kind of granola I like to keep in a jar and grab a little handful from whenever I feel like something crunchy to snack on.
And the smell while it’s baking? That’s one of the best parts. As the walnuts and peanuts toast, their nutty aroma mixes with the warm pumpkin pie spice and makes the kitchen smell heavenly.
Best of all, the granola takes only 23 minutes from start to finish.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
- Quick and easy: It takes 5 minutes to prepare and 18 minutes to bake.
- Crunchy and nutty: Walnuts and peanuts toast right along with the oats.
- Warm fall flavor: My homemade pumpkin pie spice gives the granola its cozy spice flavor without needing pumpkin puree.
- Great for breakfast or snacking: Serve it with milk or yogurt, or simply grab some straight from the jar.
- Naturally varied bites: The raisins give you an occasional extra burst of sweetness rather than making every bite taste the same.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Rolled oats: These form the base of the granola and give it its hearty, crunchy texture.
- Walnuts and peanuts: They toast as the granola bakes, adding crunch and a wonderful nutty aroma.
- Pumpkin pie spice: I use my homemade pumpkin pie spice, which combines six warm spices, including a little cardamom.
- Butter: Adds richness and helps the oats and nuts toast.
- Honey and molasses: These sweeten the granola while the molasses adds a deeper flavor.
- Raisins: They’re optional, but I like the little bursts of sweetness they add. They go in after baking so they don’t become hard in the oven.
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Granola
1. Prepare the oven.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the granola.
Add the rolled oats, salt, walnuts, peanuts, pumpkin pie spice, melted butter, honey, and molasses to a bowl. Mix well so everything is evenly coated. Don’t add the raisins yet.
3. Start baking.
Spread the mixture evenly over the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
4. Stir and finish baking.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and stir the granola with a spoon or spatula. Return it to the oven and bake for another 8 minutes.
5. Cool.
Let the granola cool completely. If you’re using raisins, mix them in after baking. Transfer the cooled granola to an airtight container.
Muna’s Tips
Taste your nuts before using them. This is especially important with walnuts. If a walnut already tastes stale or rancid, don’t use it. Its flavor and smell can affect the entire batch, and you won’t get that lovely fresh toasted-nut aroma.
Don’t add the raisins before baking. Add them once the granola comes out of the oven so they stay pleasantly chewy instead of becoming overly hard.
Mix everything thoroughly. You want the butter, honey, molasses, and spices distributed throughout the oats and nuts before they go onto the baking sheet.
Use rolled oats for my recipe. I haven’t tested this granola with quick oats, so I recommend rolled oats if you want the same texture and baking time that I got.
How to Serve It
My two favorite ways are also the simplest. Pour some into a bowl and add milk for an easy breakfast—the sweetness is enough for me without adding extra sugar—or eat it straight from the jar as a crunchy snack.
It’s also an easy topping for plain or Greek yogurt when you want some crunch.
Can I Make This Granola With Quick Oats?
I made this recipe with rolled oats and haven’t tested it with quick oats, so I recommend using rolled oats for the same texture and baking time as my recipe.
How to Store Pumpkin Spice Granola
Let the granola cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Keep it tightly covered at room temperature and use it within one week for the recipe as I’ve tested and stored it.
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Pumpkin Pie Spice Granola
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ tablespoon chopped walnuts
- 1 ½ tablespoon peanuts
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice mix
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- ¼ cup raisins optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F/180C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and keep aside.
- In a bowl, mix all the ingredients. (If using raisins, do not add it now, add it to the granola later when out of the oven.)
- Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Bring the baking sheet out of the oven, mix the granola using a spoon or spatula, return it to the oven to bake for another 8 minutes.
- Let the granola cool completely then place in an airtight container.
Notes
- Preheat your oven for 30 minutes before baking.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. This not only makes clean-up easier but it also helps to prevent the granola from sticking to the pan.
- If you’re using raisins or any other dried fruit, don’t add them in with the other ingredients. Instead, add them to the granola after it’s out of the oven. This will keep the fruit from getting too hard or burnt.
- Make sure to mix all the ingredients well before spreading them on your baking sheet. This will ensure that the flavors are well-distributed throughout the granola.
I usually enjoy them as they are…so crunch and addictive.
You are so right Angie, and homemade granola always tastes better!
I love granola, and yours is delicious! So tempting… I just want to grab a handful from the screen lol!
Thanks Sandra, this pumpkin spice granola is delicious, no need for milk just have it as is 🙂
This is a great and healthy idea, especially for a breakfast or quick snack. Loved it!
Thanks Agness, it tasted delicious and is a great snack.