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This Pumpkin Seed Granola Granola boasts 3 forms of pumpkin and is the perfect crunchy pumpkin peanut butter granola recipe. It makes a great on-the-go snack or topping. 

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I’m a granola year-round girlie. And my three kids love it too – mostly on their yogurt, but also in a homemade trail mix.

As a Dietitian and mom, I’m a little picky about what granola I buy because some can be so high in sugar. We love Purely Elizabeth (get it on subscribe and save!), but honestly, making your own like this pumpkin seed granola is so easy and worth it.

Have some big mason jars or tupperware to store it in and you’re set for the week! We do the same for our hemp seed granola, and it’s easy to add to smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal and more.

I always tell myself to stock up on pumpkin puree months before fall because it’s cheaper then. And yet, every year, here I am falling for the more expensive pumpkin puree because I must have it.

Time to make ALL the of the granola with pumpkin seeds and puree. Try all of the pumpkin recipes.

Same with apple crisps and quinoa apple crumbles. Yet, I’m so obsessed with them right now. Why don’t I make them in the summer though? Or any time of year?

Now that we’re thinking ahead of time, we can do better this year.

Why You’ll Love Pumpkin Seed Granola

• Easy to modify – Whether you need to make it vegan, dairy-free or gluten-free, you can swap out ingredients to do so. Make this peanut butter granola with pumpkin seeds work for your family!
• Great meal prep snack – Making this on a Sunday will make your kitchen smell great, and then once it cools, store it in an airtight tupperware container or stasher bag on the counter. If you want more toddler snack ideas, check out this ultimate guide of toddler snack ideas. 
• Nutritious – Adding this pumpkin granola recipe to options like yogurt bowls, smoothies, salads, etc. is a great way to add fiber, B-Vitamins, magnesium, protein, omega-3s, iron and more to any meal or snack. I personally love peanut butter granola as a great topping on my peanut butter coffee smoothie.
• Great year round – While we love it extra in the fall months, don’t just save pumpkin seed granola for the fall months. Enjoy it with summer berries and yogurt bowls, too!
• 3 Forms of pumpkin – Pumpkin fans rejoice – I think you’ll love this pumpkin spice peanut butter granola recipe – it’s full of pumpkin flavor from pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and of course, pumpkin seeds.
• Ready in 30 minutes– The hardest part is waiting for it to cool and break into clumps. It’s so quick and easy and I love it as a one handed breastfeeding snack.

Ingredients

A handful of things from your pantry grocery list.

• oats – Rolled oats or old-fashioned oats both work
• butter – If you prefer a vegan version, use coconut oil or avocado oil.
• peanut butter
• honey – For a vegan version, use maple syrup or agave
• sea salt
• cinnamon
• pumpkin pie spice
• canned pumpkin puree
• cup pumpkin seeds (we LOVE this brand)

Optional Additions

Make this granola work for you! Here are some of our favorite add-in’s:

• nuts, like almonds or pecans
• sunflower seeds
• hemp seeds
• flax seeds
• chia seeds

How To Make Crunchy Granola with Pumpkin Seeds

Have you ever made granola before but you can’t get that beloved crunchy texture or get the clusters? I have! I learned the secret when making my coconut cinnamon maple granola.

First, mix your ingredients in a large mixing bowl with a wooden spoon or whisk.

Then, spread the mixture out thin on a baking sheet or parchment paper.

We’re also not baking this pumpkin granola recipe very long – it only takes like 15 minutes. And then do a little scramble, shake it out, and throw it back in for 5-10 minutes (I did 7-8 minutes).

The edges will start to look crisp and golden brown.

When you take it out of the oven, the pumpkin and peanut butter clusters may not appear super crispy or clustery yet, but be patient.

LET IT SIT, for 10-15 minutes. This is when the magic happens, and it starts to cluster together.

Once it cools completely, you can break it up and store it in an airtight container for up to 5 days if it lasts that long.

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Servings 10

Pumpkin Seed Granola with Peanut Butter

Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN

This Pumpkin Seed Granola with Peanut Butter boasts 3 forms of pumpkin and is the perfect crunchy pumpkin granola recipe. It makes a great on-the-go snack or topping. 

4.67 from 3 ratings

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Ingredients  

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• 3.5 cups old fashioned oats
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup peanut butter or almond butter
• ½ cup honey
• 1 tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds

Instructions 

1. Preheat oven to 325.
2. Mix ingredients in large bowl and stir carefully to combine and make sure oats are coated. 
3. Spread mixture THIN on baking sheet. The mixture should be thick and wet. 
4. Bake for 15 minutes on middle rack. Shake and spread out and bake for 5-10 more minutes or until edges are starting to turn brown. 
5. Let cool for 15 minutes and break into clusters. 

Notes

The granola will firm up a little as you let it cool.

Equipment

Terrasoul Superfoods Organic Pumpkin Seeds, 2 Lbs – Premium Quality | Fresh | Raw | Unsalted

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 13gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 509mgFiber: 7gSugar: 20g

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