Description
A delightful treat that brings the warmth of fall right into your kitchen, these No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Granola Clusters are easy to make and packed with nourishing ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans), roughly chopped
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stir well to ensure even mixing.
- Prepare the sticky mixture: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey (or maple syrup) and peanut butter (or almond butter). Stir for 2-3 minutes until smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine the mixtures: Pour the warm nut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until evenly coated.
- Add dried fruit (optional): Fold in dried cranberries or raisins gently.
- Press into the dish: Line a baking dish with parchment paper and transfer the mixture. Press down firmly for an even layer.
- Chill in the fridge: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to set.
- Cut or break into clusters: Once set, cut or break the mixture into clusters.
- Store the clusters: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
For best results, use old-fashioned oats and ensure the mixture is packed tightly when pressing into the dish. Feel free to customize with different nuts or spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: granola, no-bake, pumpkin spice, snack, healthy