Move over packaged granola! You've got to try my Crock Pot Pumpkin Spice Granola recipe.
Hi everyone!
I started making my own granola last year in a Crock Pot (I use this one) and haven't looked back since. I started with a traditional Almond, Vanilla and Cranberry combo and then moved onto a cute Christmas Granola. Both of those seemed well received by you guys, so this year I decided to expand my Crock Pot Granola repertoire with a Pumpkin Spice version!
After a few tests, my Crock Pot Pumpkin Spice Granola recipe could NOT be easier or tastier!
I know the world seems to be on a bit of a pumpkin spice overload lately... but this is the real deal. It tastes good, the flavors actually fit into the granola well and it's made with actual pumpkin.
I'm not obsessed with pumpkin spice, but when it makes sense like this, I'm ALL IN. And you should be too!
The flavor comes from some good old fashioned pumpkin pie spice and real pumpkin puree, which is a must have in the kitchen this time of year. I put it in my smoothies, overnight oats or even these No Bake Pumpkin Pie Bites.
The whole thing comes together with only 8 simple ingredients, which makes it such a fast recipe. The only trick is to leave the Crock Pot lid slightly cracked when cooking so the moisture will escape and the granola will not be soggy.
I thought about adding some cranberry to the mix to add color, but at the end of the day I wanted to keep more with the traditional pumpkin flavors. Instead I did real pumpkin puree, pecans and pumpkin seeds... which are all so authentically pumpkin spice.
And by golly... my Crock Pot Pumpkin Spice Granola recipe turned out so perfect! I can't wait for you to try it.
Also try...
Crock Pot Almond, Vanilla & Cranberry Granola
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Crock Pot Pumpkin Spice Granola
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites, beaten
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
- 3 cups old fashioned oatmeal
- ½ cup pecans
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Instructions
- Mix together the egg whites, honey, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice and optional salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the oatmeal, pecans and pumpkin seeds. Fold together until it's all well coated.
- Cook in a crock pot on high for 2-3 hours leaving the lid slightly cracked so the moisture can escape. That will keep the granola from being soggy.
- Pour the granola on a foil lined sheet pan to cool and dry. The granola will continue to firm up on the sheet pan.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Your turn!
What's your favorite kind of pumpkin spice treat?
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
i have never tried making granola using slow cooker but i loveee granola eso with this flavor.
Barrie Mooney says
Never have I ever made it in a crockpot!this is a game changer! Pinned!
Annmarie says
Nom nom nom. This looks delicious!
Kristy from Southern In Law says
Oooh, this looks like the ultimate fall breakfast! You can never go wrong with pumpkin spice!
Miz Helen says
We will just love your Crock Pot Pumpkin Pumpkin Spice Granola, it looks fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great weekend and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Alison's Allspice says
I love granola, and this is even more awesome because you made it in a crock pot! Pinning for later!
JulieWunder says
Thanks so much Alison!
Lisa Ballantyne says
I could never get tired of pumpkin recipes no matter what time of year! Thank you for sharing this one!
JulieWunder says
her! Thanks Lisa!
Nicole @ Bento Momentos says
It's 12:30AM and my stomach just lurched (in a good way!) at the sight of your granola. Beautiful shot, delicious recipe!
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much Nicole!
Emily @ Pizza & Pull-Ups says
It had never occurred to me to make granola in the crockpot, genius! Can't wait to give this a try.
JulieWunder says
Hope you enjoy it!
Deborah @ Confessions of mother runner says
I have not made granola in a crockpot yet this looks like a yummy reason to try it
JulieWunder says
Thanks Deborah!
Maureen @ Maureen Gets Real says
I had no idea you could make granola in the crockpot. Game changer!
Mary Jean Henson says
Will be making this. I love both pumpkin and granola.
[email protected] says
I am loving all things pumpkin right now as well. I have never made my own granola.