Spiced Pumpkin Granola with Cashews and Cranberries

You can never have too many breakfast recipes, so give Spiced Pumpkin Granola with Cashews and Cranberries a try. This recipe serves 14. Watching your figure? This gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian recipe has 526 calories, 14g of protein, and 25g of fat per serving. For $1.64 per serving, this recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 2010 people have made this recipe and would make it again. It will be a hit at your Christmas event. It is brought to you by Healthy Green Kitchen. If you have pumpkin, ground nutmeg, dried cranberries, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 89%, which is spectacular. Similar recipes include Skinny Pumpkin Granola with Quinoa & Cranberries, Pumpkin and Yogurt Parfaits with Pumpkin Spiced Granola, and Pumpkin Spiced Granola.

Servings: 14

Preparation duration: 10 minutes

Cooking duration: 60 minutes

 

Ingredients:

*1/4 cup organic butter, melted (you could use additional oil instead, if you like)

*1 1/2 cup raw, unsalted cashews, roughly chopped (or use walnuts or pecans)

*1 cup dried cranberries (all-natural, if possible)

*1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

*2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (I used McCormick brand Roasted Saigon Cinnamon)

*1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

*1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

*3/4 cup raw hemp seeds (available at natural foods stores; use a differed type of nut or seed if you can't find them)

*1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey)

*1/2 cup organic, extra virgin coconut oil (warmed so it's liquid, if necessary), or use olive oil

*1 can/15 oz. organic pumpkin

*8 cups organic rolled (not instant) oats (use certified gluten-free oats if you must avoid gluten)

*1 scant tablespoon fine sea salt

*1/2 cup organic sugar

Equipment:

baking paper

baking sheet

oven

bowl

wooden spoon

frying pan

Cooking instruction summary:

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.2. Mix all ingredients except dried cranberries in a very large bowl. Use clean hands to make sure the oats, nuts, and seeds are coated with the pumpkin, spices, oil/butter, and sweeteners.3. Spread the granola evenly over the two pans. Pack it together and press it down evenly with a wooden spoon or your hands.4. Bake for 45 minutes-1 hour, breaking the granola up and stirring it around once or twice as it cooks, or until the granola is golden brown and done to your liking (strangely, one pan took 20 minutes longer to finish baking than the other). Allow to cool slightly, then mix in the dried cranberries. You can store in an airtight container at room temperature for several weeks; place in the refrigerator or freezer for longer term storage.

 

Step by step:


1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

2. Mix all ingredients except dried cranberries in a very large bowl. Use clean hands to make sure the oats, nuts, and seeds are coated with the pumpkin, spices, oil/butter, and sweeteners.

3. Spread the granola evenly over the two pans. Pack it together and press it down evenly with a wooden spoon or your hands.

4. Bake for 45 minutes-1 hour, breaking the granola up and stirring it around once or twice as it cooks, or until the granola is golden brown and done to your liking (strangely, one pan took 20 minutes longer to finish baking than the other). Allow to cool slightly, then mix in the dried cranberries. You can store in an airtight container at room temperature for several weeks; place in the refrigerator or freezer for longer term storage.


Nutrition Information:

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525k Calories
13g Protein
25g Total Fat
65g Carbs
23% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
525k
26%

Fat
25g
39%

  Saturated Fat
5g
32%

Carbohydrates
65g
22%

  Sugar
23g
26%

Cholesterol
8mg
3%

Sodium
36mg
2%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
13g
27%

Vitamin A
8430IU
169%

Manganese
2mg
128%

Phosphorus
437mg
44%

Copper
0.62mg
31%

Magnesium
119mg
30%

Iron
5mg
30%

Fiber
7g
28%

Vitamin B1
0.37mg
25%

Selenium
16µg
24%

Vitamin B2
0.36mg
21%

Zinc
2mg
19%

Potassium
626mg
18%

Vitamin E
2mg
18%

Vitamin K
12µg
12%

Vitamin C
8mg
11%

Vitamin B5
0.96mg
10%

Calcium
90mg
9%

Folate
34µg
9%

Vitamin B6
0.17mg
8%

Vitamin B3
1mg
8%

covered percent of daily need
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