I love granola, especially when I make it myself. Recently I discovered how it is easy it is to make. I’ve made Apple Crisp Granola and now Pumpkin Granola. It’s wonderful with Greek yogurt.

Pumpkin Granola

adapted from Finding Joy in my Kitchen

Stars of the recipe:

• 4 1/2 c. oats
• 2 1/2 c. Rice Krispy Cereal
• 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon (I put more than that in mine.)
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3/4 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 c. pumpkin puree
• 1/4 c. applesauce
• 1/4 c. maple syrup
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 c. pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 c. shredded unsweetened coconut (sounds weird but is delicious in it)
• 1/2 c. Craisins

Steps:

1. Mix the oats, rice Krispies, coconut, and pumpkin seeds in a large bowl.
2. Stir in spices and salt.
3. In a different bowl, combine the applesauce, sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla. Add the pumpkin puree.
4. Combine the dry and moist ingredients and stir to coat.
5. Spread on a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
6. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Stir after 15 minutes.
7. Allow to cool, and then add Craisins.
8. Store in a sealed container.
9. Enjoy with yogurt, milk, or by itself!

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