This crunchy, golden Pumpkin Spice and Pecan Granola is an easy and healthy recipe made with clean, real food ingredients. It's the perfect plant-based breakfast made with only 7 ingredients and has all the flavors of Fall!{ Plant-Based | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | No Refined Sugar | Medical Medium® Compliant }
Prepare a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, then set aside.
Prepare the granola:
Add all ingredients for the granola to a large bowl and using your hands, squeeze everything together to make sure all ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed.
Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared cookie sheet, taking care not to break up the granola into small pieces; this will allow it to bake into large cluster pieces which you can break apart after it's baked, if you prefer.
Bake at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 30 minutes, or until it becomes slightly crispy, but making sure you don't over bake it.
Remove from oven and allow to cool; it will get crispier after it cools.
Add the add-in:
Transfer the cooled granola to a large bowl, add the pecans and gently toss until they are mixed in well.
Store in an air-tight BPA-free container.
Notes
Oats: I used gluten-free "quick rolled" oats and haven't tested the recipe using another variety of oats.Pecans: The pecans will be added and tossed in after the granola has been baked in the oven.*Brown Rice Syrup: I chose to use brown rice syrup because it's thicker but it could also be substituted with organic maple syrup. If you need to keep the recipe 100% Medical Medium® compliant, use organic maple syrup.Coconut Oil: If you don't like the taste or smell of coconut oil, use organic refined coconut oil which has zero coconut taste or smell. In addition, when the granola comes out of the oven, the coconut oil will still be in a somewhat liquid state. Once you allow the granola to cool off completely, the coconut oil will change into a more solid state and is what will hold the granola into clusters so it's important to allow it to cool completely.Pumpkin Pie Spice: My preferred brand of pumpkin spice is the Primal Palate brand because it's organic, but you can use your favorite brand.Vanilla Bean Powder: This can be substituted with organic pure vanilla extract in the same amount, or alcohol-free vanilla extract if you need to keep the recipe 100% Medical Medium® compliant.Himalayan Pink Salt: This is my salt of preference, however, it can always be substituted with sea salt.Serving Size: This recipe will make approximately (3) cups of granola. Nutritional information is for 1/2 cup which is (1) serving.