This Homemade Pumpkin Maple Granola has become a fall staple in our house. It's crunchy, spiced, with just the right balance of sweet and salty. Reminds me of a crisp autumn morning with my little ones cozied up next to me.

I love how easy this recipe is to whip together and of course my toddlers love stirring everything together. You can toss it over yogurt, sprinkle it on top of warm oatmeal for a little crunch, or just eat it by the handful as a snack. I also eat it like cereal with just a bowl of cold milk. Unlike most store bought granolas, you know exactly what's in it this granola. It's all real ingredients, wholesome fats and natural sweetness.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. You could also use a Silicone Sheet instead of parchment paper. I also love using our Caraway Stainless Steel Baking Sheet because I don't have to put anything else down and it's already nonstick.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:

½ cup melted coconut oil, ½ cup pure maple syrup, ½ cup pumpkin puree

This trio creates the perfect base. The coconut oil helps everything crisp, the maple syrup adds natural sweetness, and the pumpkin puree gives it that warm fall flavor.

Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients

To your wet mixture, add:

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup chopped cashews, ½ cup pumpkin seeds, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt (or ½ tsp fine salt)

Stir well until every oat and nut is evenly coated. This ensures every bite bakes up golden and flavorful.

Step 4: Spread and Bake

Spread the mixture evenly onto your prepared baking sheet. Press it down slightly with the back of a spoon.

Bake for 15 minutes and then stir. This makes sure it browns evenly. Bake another 10 minutes or until golden brown. Keep a close eye toward the end, nuts can go from perfectly toasted to burnt quickly!

Step 5: Cool and Enjoy

Once golden and fragrant, remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the pan. (This is the hardest part, don't mess with it because it crisps up as it cools!) Once cooled, break into clusters and store in an airtight jar. It'll stay fresh for up to about two weeks. Though it rarely lasts that long in our house.