Description
Autumn’s warmth fills kitchens with pumpkin chocolate chip granola, blending seasonal spices and sweet morsels into a comforting breakfast treat. Crisp oats and rich chocolate create a delightful morning companion you’ll crave with morning coffee or yogurt parfaits.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by setting the temperature to 325°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal non-stick performance.
- Combine rolled oats with pumpkin puree, creating a rich, autumnal base that ensures moisture and flavor throughout the mixture.
- Drizzle honey and melted coconut oil into the oat blend, stirring thoroughly to distribute the sweet and aromatic liquid ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate vanilla extract, pumpkin spice, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to elevate the granola’s warm, seasonal flavor profile.
- Spread the entire mixture across the prepared baking sheet in a uniform layer, ensuring maximum surface area for consistent toasting.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, using a spatula to gently rotate and flip the granola midway through cooking.
- Remove the granola when it reaches a golden-brown color and develops a crisp texture, indicating perfect caramelization.
- Allow the toasted mixture to cool completely at room temperature, which helps it develop a satisfying crunch.
- Once cooled, fold in chocolate chips, distributing them throughout the granola for delightful bursts of sweetness.
- Transfer the finished granola to an airtight container, preserving its freshness and crisp texture for future enjoyment.
Notes
- Toast oats beforehand for extra crunch and deeper nutty flavor that elevates the entire granola texture.
- Adjust honey quantity based on desired sweetness level, using maple syrup as a lower glycemic alternative for health-conscious individuals.
- Break granola into smaller clusters during cooling process to create varied textures and more interesting mouthfeel.
- Consider adding chopped nuts like pecans or almonds for additional protein and healthy fat boost, making the granola more nutritionally balanced.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg