This homemade pumpkin flax granola recipe is loaded with good things and sweetened with honey. This homemade granola is crunchy, chewy, clustery and satisfying! We’ve recently been cutting back on our sugar intake (carrotcake excluded ;)).
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Inpaying close attention tonutrition labels we noticed something that was a major bummer; our favorite organic granola had cane sugar as the second ingredient (ingredients are listed in order from the most to the least so the second most substantial ingredient in our boxed granola was sugar). Organic does not always equal healthy.
My hubby and I were so bummed because one of our go-to breakfasts is what you see above (plain Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey, chia seeds, granola and fresh fruit.
Without the granola there was a void and the yogurt didn’t keep me full very long. I searched high and low for a healthy substituted because I wasn’t ready to give it up. Bag after bag had loads of added sugar and preservatives. So this pumpkin flax granola recipe was born ♥.
P.S. This granola stores well in an airtight container at room temperature.
Homemade Granola Recipe Ingredients:
The ingredients are simple and so good for you! No store-bought granola can touch this because everything in the store has either a mile long list of ingredients or is laden with sugar. With this homemade granola, what you see is what you get. You know exactly what goes into it! We use the old fashioned rolled oats pictured below (whole grain and Bob’s Red Mill brand). We also prefer usingcoconut oilbecause it adds great flavor.
How to Make Homemade Granola:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combined 3 cups rolled oats, 1/2 cup coconut flakes, 1 cup pumpkin seeds and 1/4 cup flax seeds.
2. In a second bowl, stirtogether 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup of maple syrup, 1/4 cup coconut oil and 1/2 tsp salt. They will combine easier if you heat them in the microwave 15-30 seconds.
3. Drizzle the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and gently toss/stir until evenly coated. Spread onto a large 3/4baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 325 for 18-20min, stirringonce halfway through for even toasting. Remove from the oven and let cool completely then crumble with your hands and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Pumpkin Flax Granola Recipe
4.91 from 33 votes
Author: Natasha Kravchuk
This pumpkin flax granola recipe is loaded with nutritious good things and sweetened with honey. It's crunchy, chewy, clustery and satisfying! It is perfect for yogurt, smoothie bowls and snacking.
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 19 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins
Ingredients
Servings: 24 1/4 cup servings (makes 6 cups total)
- 3 cups Rolled oats, Old fashioned whole grain*
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes, (unsweetened) or shaved almonds
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds, shelled
- 1/4 cup flax seeds
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, (real maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted into liquid form (can sub with butter or oil of choice)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325˚F. In a large mixing bowl, combined 3 cups rolled oats, 1/2 cup coconut flakes, 1 cup pumpkin seeds and 1/4 cup flax seeds.
In a second bowl, stir together1/4 cup coconut oil,** 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup of maple syrup, and 1/2 tsp salt. They will combine easier if you heat them in the microwave 15-30 seconds.
Drizzle the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and gently toss/stir until evenly coated. Spread out onto a really large 3/4 baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 325˚F for 18-20 minutes, stirring once halfway through baking for even toasting. Remove from the oven and let cool completely then crumble with your hands and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
*We used Bob's Red Mill
**Measure coconut oil first then measure honey in the same cup. The oil coats the cup so the honey slides out easily.
Nutrition Per Serving
113kcal Calories13g Carbs2g Protein6g Fat3g Saturated Fat50mg Sodium91mg Potassium1g Fiber5g Sugar0.1mg Vitamin C15mg Calcium0.8mg Iron
- Full Nutrition Label
- Nutrition Disclosure
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Flax Granola Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
113
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Sodium
50
mg
2
%
Potassium
3
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
%
Calcium
15
mg
2
%
Iron
0.8
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: granola, homemade granola
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $
Calories: 113
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How do you eat your granola?