Easy Cranberry Granola with Pecans and Pumpkin Seeds
This cranberry granola is crunchy, golden, and made with honey, pecans, and pumpkin seeds. Make once and enjoy it through out the week on Yogurt, as cereal with milk or just on its own.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 Cup Pecans (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 Cup Dried cranberries
- 1/4 Cup Pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds)
- 1/4 Cup Hemp seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1/4 Cup Honey
- 1/4 Cup Neutral Oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, neutral oil, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
- Add the rolled oats, pecans, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, dried cranberries (if adding before baking, see recipe notes), cinnamon, and nutmeg to the wet ingredients. Stir until everything is fully coated.
- Pour the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Use the back of a spatula to press the mixture down firmly into an even layer. This is what creates those big clusters.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the granola is golden brown. If using a dark baking sheet, it might need less time.
- Remove from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet without touching or stirring it. The granola will harden and form clusters as it cools.
- Once fully cooled, break into clusters, and add dried cranberries if you did not mix them prior to baking. Transfer to an airtight jar or container for storage.
Notes
You have an option with this recipe to add the cranberries with the rest of the ingredients and bake together or add the dried cranberries after baking. you opt to mix in with the granola before baking, the cranberries will have slightly firmer texture. They do caramelize a little, and will be baked into the clusters. I find that they are a little less sweet/tart when baked. If you add the cranberries after baking, they will be softer and a little more vibrant in flavor, but will be loose and not baked with the clusters. I have made this granola both ways and enjoy them both. So choose what sounds best to you! Watch the bake time carefully as honey can burn easily. If you leave the granola in the oven too long, the granola will have a burnt taste. Pull from the oven when it is just slightly golden brown. You do not need wait for it to a deep golden brown. The oats will still feel a little wet. They will harden as the granola cools.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.