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Chocolate Chip Granola

Delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola for Fall Snacking

This Chocolate Chip Granola combines pumpkin puree and sweet chocolate chips for a fall-inspired, gluten-free, and dairy-free snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Granola Base
  • 3 cups Oats Certified gluten-free if needed
  • 1 cup Pecan Pieces Chopped whole pecans can be used
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil Can substitute with olive oil
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup Use pure maple syrup for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree Use sparingly to avoid thick mixture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice Seasoning Mix with wet ingredients
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Use dairy-free for dairy-free version

Equipment

  • oven
  • Large mixing bowl
  • small pot
  • Spatula
  • Baking pan
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats and pecan pieces, stirring thoroughly.
  3. In a small pot, combine coconut oil, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree. Heat over medium-high, whisking for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract, ensuring they are well mixed.
  5. Pour the warm mixture over the oats and pecans, stirring to coat evenly.
  6. Spread the granola mixture in an even layer on the baking pan and press down slightly.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes, flip gently, then bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden.
  8. Allow to cool completely in the pan, then mix in the chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks, or refrigerate for up to 6 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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