pumpkin granola // pistachio + coconut

Before November is up Imma going to squeeze one last pumpkin recipe in before we are hit with the onslaught of all things Christmas.

A recipe over thanksgiving only called for a bit of pumpkin puree- I found myself with leftover puree and decided to put it to good use. First with this granola and second with an awesome pot of soup which I posted over on instagram.

Homemade granola is too simple not to make and way cheaper than store bought. A few simple ingredients and you have yourself a custom granola in an under an hour.

Coconut oil is a must for me- along with a dried fruit, some type of nut and of course seeds.

My sweetener varies- maple syrup, orange juice, agave.

Chia or Flax are my typical go to, but hemp seed hearts are my favorite seed to add in when I have them on hand.

You could totally stir this up without the wet ingredients and have yourself some pretty awesome mueseli!

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What you  will receive in your granola making bundle:

(1) 10oz bag Unsweetened Organic Shredded Coconut

(1) 12oz Jar Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

(1) 16oz jug Organic Pure Maple Syrup

(1) 24oz bag Organic Rolled Oats

(1) 12oz bag Pistachios

(1) 8oz bag Organic Hemp Seed Hearts

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Pumpkin Granola // Pistachio + Coconut
makes about 5 cups

you will need:
1/3 cup maple syrup

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

1/3 cup coconut oil melted

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

2 1/2 cups rolled oats

1/3 cup shredded coconut

1/4 cup pistachios - chopped

1/3 cup dried cranberries

1/3 cup hemp seed hearts

assembly:
*pre heat oven to 300 degrees farenheit

In a medium bowl combine all wet ingredients - maple syrup, pumpkin puree, melted coconut oil and mix until well combine.

Add to the wet- pumpkin pie spice, rolled oats, coconut, pistachios, cranberries + hemp seed hearts. Mix all ingredients together until all dry ingredients are integrated into the wet.

Spread granola on a large sheet pan lined with a silpat or parchment paper.

Bake in a preheated 300 degree oven for 15 minutes - remove from oven, turn and toss granola and return to oven baking for an additional 15-20 minutes.

Remove from oven and allow to fully cool prior to placing into storage jars.

Enjoy!

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