Pumpkin Spice Protein Granola Recipe
This Pumpkin Spice Protein Granola is a deliciously wholesome treat made with gluten-free oats, pumpkin seeds, and warm spices. Enhanced with vanilla protein powder and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, it offers a perfect balance of nutrition and flavor. Ideal for a healthy breakfast or snack, this granola is baked to a crisp golden perfection with a comforting pumpkin twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 44 minutes
- Total Time: 54 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 cups 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- ¾ cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice (blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray to ensure the granola doesn’t stick.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and salt until evenly blended.
- Heat wet ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the maple syrup, coconut oil, canned pumpkin, and vanilla extract. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then heat for an additional 30 seconds to warm and meld the ingredients.
- Add protein powder: Stir the vanilla protein powder into the warm wet mixture until smooth and fully incorporated, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Mix wet and dry: Pour the protein-enriched wet mixture over the oat mixture. Stir thoroughly, coating all dry ingredients evenly with the wet mixture.
- Bake the granola: Spread the granola evenly on the prepared sheet pan. Bake for 40-44 minutes, stirring twice during baking (approximately every 15 minutes), to promote even toasting and prevent burning.
- Cool and store: Once baked to a golden crisp, allow the granola to cool completely on the pan before transferring to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats to maintain a gluten-free recipe.
- Pumpkin spice typically contains cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice; you can adjust these spices to taste.
- Vanilla protein powder adds flavor and boosts protein; whey or plant-based protein powders both work well.
- For extra crunch, consider adding nuts or dried fruit after baking.
- Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
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