Ingredients

• Ingredients Units USM Scale 1x2x3x 3 cups old fashioned oats 1 cup pecans 1/2 cup pepitas 1 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice 1/4 teaspoon allspice or nutmeg 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon mineral salt 2/3 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 cup 100% pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

Preparation

• Instructions Prep: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat. Dry ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the oats, pecans, pepitas and spices. Wet ingredients: In a measuring cup or small bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree and maple syrup. Mix wet & dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, mix well to combine. Layer: Spread the granola on rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Bake: Place in the oven at bake for 40 – 50 minutes, stirring half way through. Let cool, granola will harden as it cools. Makes about 4 1/2 – 5 cups. Serves 16, about 1/3 cup per serving. Store: Keep granola in a mason jar or an airtight container for up to a 1 – 2 months. NOTES: Additional add-ins: 1 – 2 teaspoon vanilla extract (mix in with wet ingredients) 1/2 cup coconut flakes (add to dry ingredients) RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: I love my Silpat or these parchment liners for lining this rimmed baking sheet. For more of my favorite cooking tools, shop my kitchen essentials!