Granola has never tasted more like fall! This Pumpkin Granola with Dark Chocolate Chips & Cranberries is spiced with all the right spices and sweetened with maple syrup.
I've been churning out granola in my kitchen for months now, but the thought had yet to cross my mind to create a pumpkin flavored granola. Shocker, I know!
I was trying to figure out a granola that I could make for Kelsie. With her nut allergy it's hard to find a granola recipe, or to think of one that didn't include nuts.
That's when I began thinking of ways to incorporate chocolate and dried fruit.
Pumpkin goes great with chocolate...hello Double Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins! We also know that pumpkin goes great with cranberries, thanks to this recipe from Cathy at Lemon Tree Dwelling.
So, let's make a pumpkin granola without nuts (unless you really wanted to add them), and toss in dark chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
Yes, you could swap out the cranberries for raisins. And yes, you could swap out the dark chocolate for one you like.
However, unless you have a crazy aversion to any of those, you should make this as is, because it's totally addicting!
I'll just be honest with you now, you should make my Pumpkin Crumble Casserole, and use this to top it with, after it's out of the oven. Yum! Perfection.
It would be an excellent addition to your holiday table. Yes, the chocolate will melt, but that's the beauty of it. Oh, and yes, at this point, I'd take it from side dish to dessert.
I'm thinking of how tasty this would be on top of some vanilla ice cream. I'm just keeping it real y'all, I do live in Florida, and even if I didn't, I will consume ice cream even when it's freezing outside. That's just how much I love ice cream.
If you love granola check out this Simple Granola Recipe for Almond Butter Granola!
How long does granola last?
Up to 3 weeks, in an air tight container, at room temperature.
How to serve pumpkin granola:
Over yogurt - on top of ice cream - with milk - as a topping on a crumble of fruit crisp
Optional mix-in's for Pumpkin Granola:
Pumpkin seeds - pecans - flax seeds - chia seeds - coconut flakes
Here are some other yummy granola recipes that I think you'll like:
Pumpkin Granola with Dark Chocolate & Cranberries
Granola has never tasted more like fall! This Pumpkin Granola with Dark Chocolate Chips & Cranberries is spiced with all the right spices and sweetened with maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup oil (I used canola)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together the salt, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, oil, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree. Pour in the oats, and stir until they are well coated. Lay in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Allow to completely cool when it comes out of the oven. Once completely cooled, toss with the dried cranberries and chocolate chips. Store in an air tight container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 482Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 101mgCarbohydrates: 69gFiber: 7gSugar: 35gProtein: 7g
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle
That sounds amazing! I'm so gland the season of pumpkin everything is back!
Mimi Green
I love that your granola is fall ready yet festive. I need to show this to my daughter, she is packing lunch for the first time and we need healthy snack ideas.
Marysa
What a great combination of flavors! I haven't made granola in a while, but this is such a lovely fall breakfast. I'll have to make this, it sounds like a nice, satisfying breakfast.
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations
This sounds like a delicious flavour combination! I love that it's so festive and colourful with the cranberries too. I am sure the kids would love this.
Gingermommy
This certainly would make a delicious after school snack. I am going to have to try this recipe. It's so festive.
Jennifer Van Huss
This recipe looks so tasty!! I love pumpkin spice flavour and have never thought to combine it with my granola! I'll have to try it this year!
Joely Smith
This recipe sounds delicious! What a great way to welcome in Fall with a nice pumpkin spice recipe! Granola is so good from breakfast to snack time!
Sapphire Kharyzma
Pumpkin is one of my favorite autumn food. I think this would make an awesome snack to curb the hunger. The cranberries is a nice touch as well. I have to try this!
AnnMarie John
One of the things that makes me excited about Fall is the pumpkin! This granola sounds perfect and I'm sure it tastes amazing as well. It would go nicely with some yogurt too! I'd love to have it in my overnight oats.
Rachel
This looks so good. I love dark chocolate. I need to find the chips so I can make this recipe.
reesa
Oh this sounds like a delicious snack!!!! I would love to have some over some plain yogurt!
April
That looks like a great after workout snack. Or a great mid day snack when I need some carbs. I use to make granola alot when I was in my teens.
Hannah Rooks
This sounds amazing! Now I have to try your pumpkin casserole topped with this granola!
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I haven't caught onto the bandwagon for pumpkin flavored stuff. I just need to break down and try it. This granola looks delicious. I love dried cranberries.
Wendy Polisi
Ohhh, I don't know why I've never thought to make pumpkin flavored granola. That's a delicious idea! Love it!
Marielle Altenor
I usually buy the store brand granola but would much rather try this recipe! Cranberries are always a win!
Aish Das-Padihari
I'm actually not a pumpkin fan but this granola looks yum and I love the fact that, it got chocolate chips in it.
Lynndee
Anything with chocolate is a big hit over here. And let's don't forget about the pumpkin. I love pumpkin everything!
Adaleta
Oh that sounds like such a good mix. I will have to try this out!
Cindy Ingalls
This meets so many of my fall flavor cravings. I'm obsessed with anything pumpkin this time of year and I can never get enough of dark chocolate. What a treat.
Eileen
This looks like a really interesting and tasty granola recipe! I have to try this. Fall is all about pumpkin spice and I am so ready to have my fill.
Krystle Cook
I have never had a pumpkin granola before. This sounds like it is absolutely amazing.
Jennifer @ Because Food Is Love
Great recipe! Love the idea of adding pumpkin. My kids would love this!