Pumpkin Granola

12:00:00 PM

It's that time of year.

The weather is cooler, and I for one start to crave cool weather food.

And I know it's a few days until fall, but one thing I start to crave is pumpkin. And since it was time to make some more granola for breakfast, I thought I'd throw some pumpkin into the mix and see what happens. Part of the reason I wanted to do this was to eliminate the oil and reduce the sugar in my granola. There is still some sugar in the mix, but with the apple sauce and the pumpkin, I feel that there is just the right amount of sweetness. So with reduced sugar and way less fat (and a whole lot more vitamin A from all that pumpkin!), I feel that my fall breakfast is way healthier than before, and it tastes like pumpkin pie!

Pumpkin Granola


Pumpkin Granola
6 cups old fashioned oatmeal
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or other grain flour)
1/2 cup corn meal (or other grain flour)
1/2 cup coconut
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 15 oz. can pumpkin
1/2 cup apple sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
Pumpkin Granola Ingredients

Preheat the oven to 350. In a large bowl, mix oatmeal, flour, coconut, and spices. Toss in the pumpkin, apple sauce and brown sugar. Mix very well.

Spread mixture into a 9x13 non-stick cake pan.


Bake for 50-60 minutes, stirring well every 15-20 minutes, until desired doneness is reached.


Enjoy some fall in your breakfast bowl!








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Rachel manages to balance working as a full time architect and a full time mom of 3 girls by finding a creative outlet in DIY, crafts, and cooking.

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41 comments

  1. TriciaSeptember 21, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    I am so trying this one! I love granola and pumpkin!

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    1. architectureofamomSeptember 21, 2012 at 3:21 PM

      I know your kids love pumpkin, too, so maybe it'll be a hit in your house!

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  2. Fonda @Southern ScrapsSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Sounds yummy! I think it would be awesome with some vanilla yogurt.

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  3. tiffanySeptember 21, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    yum, this sounds delish and my kiddos will love it!! Found you on the tater tots and jello party!! =)Tiffany
    Breakfast at Tiffany's

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  4. UnknownSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    what a great fall treat

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  5. ~amy~September 22, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    I love pumpkin and I love granola...super pairing! sounds delish!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Sounds great! I've been cooking with pumpkin since August so a few days short of fall is no big deal lol.

    Katie @ Horrific Knits

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  7. Fancy That NotionSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    This recipe sounds super delicious!!!! I found you via the I Heart Nap Time Party:)
    fancythatnotion.blogspot.com

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  8. 1House1CoupleSeptember 23, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    Love this idea! Great for this time of year... totally tweeting about it now :)

    ~Lisha

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  9. Shannah @ Just Us FourSeptember 24, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Oooh, I love pumpkin granola cereal and I bet this is even better.
    Would you consider linking this up at my Pinworthy Projects Party? I hope to see you there!

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  10. Lisa@BlessedwithGraceSeptember 24, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Yum! This granola looks awesome. Thanks for the recipe and linking to Tempt My Tummy!

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  11. UnknownSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    This Looks delicious! I found it at Sugar Bee Crafts! :)

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Yummy!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Mari

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  13. UnknownSeptember 26, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Thanks for linking to Make the Scene Monday, you are being featured later today!

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  14. Heather @cultivatedbygraceSeptember 26, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing:)
    Heather @ourcultivatedlife

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  15. LeslieSeptember 27, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    I am definitely making this. Yum! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Can't wait to make this! Looks delicious!

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  17. UnknownSeptember 27, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    This is on my weekend "to do" list! Thank you!

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  18. Tracie NallSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Yes! This looks good and pretty easy, too!

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  19. boooooSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Oh my glob, YUM. I'm totally making this to snack on at work!


    Stopping by from SITS,
    Sara
    http://saraivy.org

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  20. Gina KleinworthSeptember 27, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    What a great snack!!!! My family would love this .

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  21. Craftberry BushSeptember 27, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    This sounds perfect...yummy with yogurt...mmmm thank you so much for sharing...hope you have a great weekend....Lucy

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    Yes to the granola!!! I cannot fathom the taste of yogurt without granola. Thank you for the recipe. I'm going to definitely give it a try. Visiting from SITS this evening.

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  23. Jaime LynSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    Oh my goodness, this sounds amazing. I am OBSESSED with everything and everything pumpkin right now too! And I am SO trying this! Thank you for the inspiration and once again a HUGE thank you for linking up at Happy Hour---it mean a lot to me!
    Jaime from crafty scrappy happy

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  24. MariaSeptember 28, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    What a great idea to make pumpkin flavored granola! I love homemade granola, and this is a perfect choice for fall! Thanks for sharing!

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  25. Cranberry MorningSeptember 28, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    This looks delicious! I'm going to use GF flours (rather than wheat) to make this gluten-free, but will use all the other ingredients you listed. Can't wait. I love pumpkin!

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    1. Heidi@OneCreativeMommy.comOctober 5, 2012 at 11:21 AM

      Cranberry Morning--I'd be really excited to hear about your GF version!

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  26. Heidi@OneCreativeMommy.comOctober 5, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    This sounds delicious! Thanks for joining the party at One Creative Weekend! I hope to see you back today.

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  27. ChristyOctober 8, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Just made this,but made a few changes. I doubled the spices, added a scoop of vanilla protein powder and added some vanilla extract. I wanted to bump up the nutritional value as I suspect my husband will grab a handful and call it breakfast!

    Christy from Creating a Beautiful Life

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    1. architectureofamomOctober 8, 2012 at 2:43 PM

      Awesome!! I went easy on the spices because of my kiddos. Keep in mind that the pumpkin adds quite a big nutritional wallop. I'm thinking about adding some flax for some added protein, myself.

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  28. Bethany@http://thislittleestate.blogspot.ca/October 8, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Sounds so good! I can almost smell it!!! I cant wait to try this out. At our house we are always cooking with the kiddies and it seems like they will love this version of their favourite!
    Thanks for sharing! Visiting from the Shabby nest Link up party :)

    Come by for a visit sometime if you would like! :)

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  29. SherryBeeOctober 10, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    I've been wanting to try making granola! I think this will be the one I try! Thanks so much for sharing!!
    Sherrybee in AZ
    www.sherrystampinroom.blogspot.com

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  30. UnknownDecember 31, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    I've been wanting to make granola for a while. This looks delish!

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    1. architectureofamomDecember 31, 2012 at 9:17 AM

      You will be addicted to making your own granola...don't say I didn't warn you!

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  31. Living in La La LandJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    This looks so good!
    Stopping by from the "Most Successful 2012 Post" on BlogFrog(;

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  32. BekkiJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    This sounds delish. I don't care much for pumpkin but I think I'd try this! Stopping by from the Blog Frog link up.

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  33. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    That looks delicious!!! I am such a granola fan! Stopping by from Linkup: Most Successful 2012 Post

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  34. SiloHillFarmApril 3, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Love anything pumpkin! Big surprise since our farm is an ag farm and we grow tons of pumpkins! I came over to look at crafts and here I am again at a recipe that caught my eye! This looks wonderful!

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  35. ChantielNovember 6, 2014 at 12:29 AM

    Dumb question... Are you talking whole cloves?

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