Introducing the ideal snack for enjoying cozy fall flavors: Healthy Pumpkin Spice Granola. This wholesome granola blends rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin seeds for a crunchy, fragrant topping. Sprinkle it over yogurt or pumpkin overnight oats for extra texture and flavor.
Why You’ll Love Homemade Pumpkin Granola!
This naturally sweetened pumpkin spice granola is easy to make, stores well, and delivers classic autumn aroma and taste. Made in one bowl, it keeps for weeks in an airtight glass jar, making it convenient for breakfasts, snacks, or to top smoothie bowls.
Warm spices—pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and ginger—give this granola its seasonal scent. Pure maple syrup and honey sweeten the mix without refined sugar, while melted coconut oil adds healthy fats and helps the clusters form. The result is a crunchy, satisfying granola that feels indulgent but is made with simple, nourishing ingredients.
If you’re considering ingredient swaps or adjustments, see the suggestions below for easy substitutions and allergy-friendly options.
Mix‑Ins to Customize Your Granola
Great granola is all about the mix‑ins. I like to add chopped walnuts, pecans and pumpkin seeds (pepitas) for texture and flavor, but you can swap or add other nuts and seeds depending on preference or pantry availability. Here are a few ideas to stir in after baking:
- Golden raisins
- Chopped dates
- Hemp hearts
- Dried cranberries
- Brown rice cereal
How To Make Healthy Pumpkin Spice Granola
Gather a large mixing bowl, spatula, measuring cups and spoons, and your ingredients before you begin. Working with everything set out makes the process quick and smooth.
Start by combining the dry ingredients in the bowl: rolled oats, oat flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and any optional seeds like ground flaxseed or chia. Stir to evenly distribute the spices.
Add the wet ingredients: melted coconut oil, honey, pure maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix until the oats and dry ingredients are well coated. Stir in the nuts and seeds so they’re evenly distributed.
Spread the mixture in a single layer on a parchment‑lined baking sheet and bake at 325°F for about 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through to promote even browning. Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet; it will crisp up as it cools. Once cooled, transfer to an airtight container or glass jar.
Tips for Perfect Homemade Granola
- Line the baking sheet with parchment for easy removal and cleanup.
- Flip and stir the granola halfway through baking to ensure even toasting.
- If doubling the recipe, use an extra baking sheet so the granola remains in a single, even layer.
- Bake at 325°F rather than 350°F to avoid burning and to allow the granola to toast slowly for better flavor.
- Avoid over-baking; granola can turn bitter and too dark if left too long in the oven.
- Let the granola cool completely and remain untouched on the sheet before stirring or storing to retain crisp clusters.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Spice Granola:
- Rolled oats
- Oat flour
- Walnuts
- Pecans
- Cinnamon
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Ground ginger
- Salt
- Ground flaxseed (optional)
- Chia seeds (optional)
- Coconut oil, melted
- Pure maple syrup
- Honey
- Vanilla extract
- Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Substitution Suggestions
Gluten‑free: Use certified gluten‑free rolled oats to make the granola gluten‑free.
No pumpkin pie spice: Combine warming spices such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and a pinch of allspice or cardamom to replicate the blend.
Oil substitute: Coconut oil helps create clusters and adds flavor; while not tested here, avocado or mild olive oil could work if needed.
Vegan: Replace the honey with additional pure maple syrup for a fully vegan version.
More Breakfast Recipes
- Crunchy Peanut Butter Granola Clusters
- Healthy Pumpkin Overnight Oats
- Gluten-Free Oatmeal Banana Waffles
- Lemon Blueberry Greek Yogurt Muffins
If you make this healthy pumpkin spice granola, tag your photos on social media and consider leaving a comment or rating the recipe. Enjoy!
Recipe
Naturally Sweetened Pumpkin Spice Granola
This naturally sweetened pumpkin spice granola includes rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin seeds. Add it to yogurt, smoothie bowls, or enjoy it on its own as a wholesome snack.
- Author: Marley Braunlich
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 batch
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons oat flour
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, oat flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, ground ginger and salt (plus flax or chia if using).
- Add melted coconut oil, honey, pure maple syrup and vanilla. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts, pecans and pumpkin seeds.
- Spread the mixture into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet so clusters set. Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
Make this recipe vegan by substituting honey with additional pure maple syrup.
When doubling the recipe, divide the granola between two lined baking sheets so it bakes evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 143.4 kcal (approx.)
- Sugar: 8.08 g (approx.)
- Sodium: 50.4 mg (approx.)
- Fat: 7.18 g (approx.)
- Saturated Fat: 2.53 g (approx.)
- Carbohydrates: 18.34 g (approx.)
- Fiber: 1.93 g (approx.)
- Protein: 2.87 g (approx.)
- Cholesterol: 0 mg