Pumpkin Crunch Granola

Name: Pumpkin Crunch Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 c pure pumpkin puree; 1/4 c maple syrup or agave (or sugar-free); 1/3 c brown sugar (or Whey Low Gold or Splenda granular); 3 Tbsp caramel sauce (or sugar-free sauce/syrup); 1 egg yolk; 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice; 1 tsp vanilla; 1/4 tsp salt; 3 c old-fashioned oats; 1 c chopped pecans

By Linda Farnsworth
@LindaLilacs

Lovely!! Wonderful this time of year! (See my notes for making this low-sugar, if you prefer that.)

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This granola recipe is fantastic! It's got all the flavors of fall you love. There are hints of maple and cinnamon in this granola. Sweet, salty, and crunchy, this will be a great afternoon snack. It would also be a great topping for yogurt or ice cream. Or, eat it like cereal with some milk. Test Kitchen Avatar The Test Kitchen

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Serves:

15 servings

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

50 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

1/4 c

pure pumpkin puree
1/4 c

maple syrup or agave (or sugar-free)
1/3 c

brown sugar (or Whey Low Gold or Splenda granular)
3 Tbsp

caramel sauce (or sugar-free sauce/syrup)
1

egg yolk
2 tsp

pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp

vanilla
1/4 tsp

salt
3 c

old-fashioned oats
1 c

chopped pecans
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How to Make Pumpkin Crunch Granola

Step-by-Step

In a medium bowl combine the pumpkin, maple syrup/agave, brown sugar or Whey Low Gold, caramel syrup, egg yolk, spice, vanilla, and salt.
Stir in the oats and nuts until every flake is coated.
Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Coat an 11-inch baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
Spread the oat mixture evenly.
Bake for 45-60 minutes (stirring every 15 minutes) or until deep brown.
Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet. Store in an airtight container. Makes approx 15 (1/4-cup) servings.
Per 1/4 cup of lower-sugar version: Calories 119; Protein 6 g; Fat 8 g; NET Carbs 11 g; (Fiber4 g); Sugar 4 g; Sodium 41 mg