In the Spirit of the Season

You've noticed by now, no doubt, that I have a slight obsession with granola. Seeing that it is Autumn now officially Pumpkin Spice granola seemed appropriate.

Once again, original recipe credit to The Minimalist Baker blog http://minimalistbaker.com/pumpkin-maple-pecan-granola/#_a5y_p=2489259

What you'll need:
3 cups Old Fashioned Oats
1/3 cup Pumpkin Seeds
1/2 cup Craisins or Raisins
1/3 cup Pumpkin Puree
1/4 cup Maple Syrup
1/3 cup Honey
1/4 cup Olive Oil
2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Ginger
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
(sub 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice for the spices if you have it)
1/3 cups nuts of your choosing, I recommend walnuts, almonds or pecans

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large high-sided baking dish toss oats, spices, pumpkin seeds, craisins and nuts so that the spices are evenly spread throughout.

In a small sauce pan pour pumpkin, honey, maple syrup and oil. Heat over Medium-Low heat until consistent.

Pour your pumpkin mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until the oats are saturated.

Bake for 30 minutes pausing halfway through to stir the granola. When you stir it make sure you get the sides and corners especially well to be sure they don't burn.

Best enjoyed over yogurt with a cup of coffee while sitting on the porch taking in the colors of the season. 

5 stars wouldn't change a thing

Get ready for an onslaught of breakfast recipes this week. Hope they add some spice to your mornings.