Monday, May 14, 2012

Pumpkin Granola

Pumpkin Granola





Ingredients

5 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and brown sugar, pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries
In another bowl, combine the pumpkin, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla.
Pour the pumpkin mixture into the oat mixture.
Toss the mixture until all of the oats are coated.

Spread the granola onto a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment.

Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Take the granola out and stir it around.

Bake another 25 minutes or until the granola gets crisp.

A serving size of this recipe is 1 cup. I NEVER eat that much. I usually eat 1/8 c. with my yogurt. Here is the nutritional breakdown






Calories
134

Calories from Fat
27

Saturated Fat
0.6g

Trans Fat
0.0g

Cholesterol
0mg

Sodium
93mg
4%

Total Carbohydrates
23.9g

Dietary Fiber
2.7g

Sugars
8.6g
Protein
3.6g
Vitamin A 19% • Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 2% • Iron 9%
Nutrition Grade B-
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

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