Homemade Pumpkin Spice Granola (Crispy, Cozy, and Naturally Sweetened)

There’s nothing that says fall quite like the scent of pumpkin spice wafting through your kitchen. This homemade pumpkin spice granola is crunchy, cozy, and just the right amount of sweet — made with maple syrup, honey, coconut oil, and toasted pecans. It’s perfect for breakfast with yogurt, sprinkled over oatmeal, or just eaten by the handful.

Unlike store-bought granola, this version is free of preservatives and refined sugar, and you can control exactly how sweet and salty it is.

Ingredients

• 4 cups old-fashioned oats

• 2 cups pecans (halved or chopped)

• ½ cup coconut oil, melted

• ¼ cup pure maple syrup

• ¼ cup honey

• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

• 1 tablespoon salt (or less, to taste)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven:
   Set to 325°F (160°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix the dry ingredients:
   In a large bowl, combine oats, pecans, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Toss until evenly coated.

3. Add the wet ingredients:
   In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the coconut oil. Stir in maple syrup and honey until combined.

4. Combine everything:
   Pour the liquid mixture over the oats and pecans. Stir well until all the oats are evenly coated and glossy.

5. Bake the granola:
   Spread the mixture in an even layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant.

6. Cool completely:
   Let it cool without stirring — this helps form those irresistible granola clusters!

7. Store:
   Once cooled, store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Tips & Variations

• Add-ins: Stir in dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, or chocolate chips after baking.

• Extra crunchy: Add 5–10 more minutes in the oven, watching closely to avoid burning.

• Nut-free version: Swap pecans for sunflower seeds or pepitas.

• Less sweet: Cut honey and maple syrup to 2 tablespoons each.

Why Make Granola at Home?

Homemade granola costs about $2–3 per batch, compared to $6–8 store-bought — and tastes so much fresher. Plus, you can skip the additives and tailor it to your taste.

Enjoy It With:

• Greek yogurt and sliced apples

• A splash of oat or almond milk

• Sprinkled over smoothie bowls

• As a crunchy topping for baked apples or pumpkin pie

This pumpkin spice granola is fall in a bowl — toasty, nutty, and perfectly balanced. Once you make it, you’ll never go back to store-bought.