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Pumpkin Cranberry Granola with Soy Nuts

This Pumpkin Cranberry Granola with Soy Nuts is the perfect way to kick-off this year's Thanksgiving, loaded with wholesome ingredients, start this food-lovers holiday with both flavor and nutrition!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast/Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry, granola, Pumpkin, soy nuts
Servings: 26
Calories: 145kcal
Author: Kaylee Pauley

Ingredients

  • 3 cups oats
  • 3/4 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 cup soy nuts organic
  • 1/2 cup quinoa + 1/2 tsp cinnamon + 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • While oven preheats, add dry quinoa to ungreased sauce pan, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, cook over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until quinoa begins to pop and evenly toast, stir frequently.
  • In a large bowl, add oats, pecans, soy nuts, and toasted quinoa, toss with hands to mix well, then set aside.
  • In a small bowl, add melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir well until well combined. Pour coconut oil and pumpkin puree mix into large bowl with oat mixture, then stir or mix with hands until oat mixture is completely coat.
  • Line large baking sheet with wax paper and spread granola mixture evenly to create a fairly smooth layer.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes, or until granola is evenly browned. Remove tray every ten minutes and stir to ensure mixture cooks evenly and does not burn.
  • Once the granola has baked to a toasted golden color, remove and let cool 2-3 minutes. Add baked granola to a large bowl, then stir in dried cranberries.
  • Store in an airtight container up to 10 days - enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition info is for granola only - to create Pumpkin Granola Yogurt Parfait, layer pumpkin puree mix (see below), greek yogurt, granola, then repeat.
For the spiced pumpkin puree, combine 3/4 cup pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup greek yogurt, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, and 2 tbsp honey (or sweetener of choice).

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.6g | Protein: 3.4g | Fat: 5.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5.8mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 10.4g