Pumpkin Spice Granola

Ingredients

For the Granola Base:

• 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• ¾ cup walnut pieces
• ¾ cup pecan pieces
• ¾ tsp Pumpkin Spice Blend
• ¾ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

• ½ cup melted coconut oil
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Dried Fruit:

• ½ cup raisins
• ½ cup dried cherries or cranberries

Instructions

Mix & Combine

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the 4 cups rolled oats, ¾ cup walnut pieces, ¾ cup pecan pieces, ¾ tsp Pumpkin Spice Blend, and ¾ tsp salt.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour the ½ cup melted coconut oil, ½ cup maple syrup, and 1 tsp vanilla extract directly into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until every oat and nut is evenly coated.

Bake & Cool

1. Spread & Bake: Spread the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Bake at 350°F for 24 minutes, gently stirring halfway through (around the 12-minute mark), until golden-brown and fragrant.
2. Cool for Clusters: Remove from the oven and press the granola down firmly with the back of a spatula. Let it cool completely on the pan without disturbing it (about 30–45 minutes) so crunchy clusters form as it sets.

Mix Fruit & Store

1. Fold in Fruit: Once the granola is fully cooled, break it into clusters and gently fold in the ½ cup raisins and ½ cup dried cherries or cranberries.
2. Store: Transfer to an airtight glass container or jar. Store at room temperature for up to 3–4 weeks.