Pumpkin Spice Granola Recipe (Vegan + Gluten Free)

Made with pumpkin puree, pecans and the best spice combo for fall, this delicious and vegan pumpkin granola is just perfect for starting your mornings in a cozy way.

Pumpkin granola is on my granola tops 5. There’s something about pumpkin combined with all these spices that gives me the most amazing, cozy feeling.

I don’t know if it is my love for Fall season, or if pumpkin really has some amazing magic. What I know is that I want to top every single sweet dish with this delicious granola.

Why you should bake this granola

• It's the perfect fall gift: wait for it to cool, fill a pretty jar with it and give it to your favorite person!

• Big, big clusters with plant-based only ingredients.

• This pumpkin spice granola recipe has a good amount of fiber, protein and healthy fats, making it perfect for a satisfying breakfast or snack.

How to make Pumpkin Pie Spice

AKA the best spice mix ever! I have only the best memories with the smell of pumpkin pie spice.

Don’t worry if you can’t find it where you live: pumpkin spice mix is super easy to make on your own.

Pumpkin spice is a blend of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice. Although you can leave the allspice out if it’s too hard to find, if you have it, be sure to add this spice in the mix.

The amounts I use are:

• 2 tablespoon of ground cinnamon,
• 2 teaspoons of ground ginger,
• 1 and a half teaspoon of ground nutmeg,
• ⅔ teaspoon of allspice, and
• ⅔ teaspoon of cloves.

Mix well all the spices before using and store in any container with a lid to keep the mix flavorful and aromatic.

You can add it to lot of recipes:

• Pancake batter to make a pumpkin spice flavored pancake;
• Substitute the cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice in this apple butter;
• Bake these delicious pumpkin cookies.
• I also love adding it to the top of my lattes for a quick pumpkin spice latte. A dash of pumpkin pie spice on top of this vanilla frappuccino is a delicious twist!

How to make it

This recipe will give you a real pumpkin granola: I use both pumpkin spice AND pumpkin puree.

Making it is very simple: as all my granola recipes, mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.

In a medium bowl, mix well the wet ingredients. Combine both, stirring until all dry parts are covered equally with the wet ingredients.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent overbrowning in the bottom of your granola.

When spreading the granola in the sheet, make sure to do it in an evenly layer, not too thick.

For how long should I bake this granola?

Because of the amount of pumpkin puree, this granola needs to be baked for a little longer than most of my granola recipes: 45 minutes for each batch.

To prevent a burned bottom, we’re doing it on 250°F, 50°F lower than my other recipes.

Use middle or middle-lower shelf for baking.

Also, check your granola after 30 minutes, and then keep checking it from 5 to 5 minutes. Every oven is different, yours may be stronger/hotter than mine, and a hotter oven will bake granola more quickly.

Getting big pumpkin granola clusters

If you're thinking that a vegan granola will never give you the big chunks you want, I have to break it out for you: YOU’RE WRONG!

I never use any animal ingredient (but honey, sometimes) in my granola, and I always have amazing chunks by the end. No need for egg whites to make my granola recipes.

And you can have them too, following these 3 simple tips:

• Don’t stir your granola while baking, nor right after taking it out of the oven! You need to wait until it cools to break it up in the size you want.

• Spread it well over the baking sheet, evenly, in a thin layer. Don’t leave much space between the pieces, but also don’t overcrowd the baking sheet.

• Don't overbake it! Overbaking can make you lose all your big granola clusters.

How to serve with Pumpkin Spice Granola

Let me give you a few ideas for eating this warm and cozy granola:

• Top your pancakes with it: pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin granola and maple syrup is the perfect combination;

• Add it on top of a mango bowl for a breakfast full of fiber;

• Mix with your favorite yogurt.

I love to have it in a bag in my purse for a quick snack when I'm not home. It's way more healthy than buying an industrialized snack.

How to store it

Store pumpkin granola in an airtight container to keep it crunchy. It should last over 2 to 3 weeks if stored correctly, away from sunlight.

But please, tell me your secret if yours survive for more than 5 days.

Ready for your home to smell wonderful?

More Fall Recipes

Pumpkin Brioche
Pumpkin Spice Bagel
Apple Bread
Apple Crisp