This chocolate pumpkin spice granola is the most insane flavor combination you'll ever taste! It's literally tastes like fall and it's the perfect seasonal sweet treat. I have been making homemade granola for 10+ years now and this is the best flavor I've ever made. It's so easy to make and I can't stop eating it. It's the perfect dessert to prep for the week and it's made with real pumpkin. Plus, you probably have all of the ingredients on hand already!
If you love pumpkin treats, you'll also love my pumpkin banana chocolate chip muffins, pumpkin s'more pie and pumpkin oatmeal cookies!
Why You'll Love This Pumpkin Spice Granola
Granola is shockingly easy to make at home. Seriously, anyone can do it. I love making my granola homemade too because you can control what goes in it. This version is gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free and made with wholesome ingredients. It's sweetened with honey and coconut sugar.
The combination of pecans, hazelnuts, coconut flakes, pumpkin spice and drizzled chocolate is so decadent. This recipe is also super customizable and you can use any nuts and seeds you have on hand. This granola comes together in about 30 minutes and makes the perfect snack prep. Everything also comes together in one bowl. Pumpkin spice granola is also a sweet gift for a loved one! Put it in a jar and tie a bow on it.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Pecans: These always make me think of fall and they make up the base of this granola.
- Cashews: Add a creamy, buttery crunch.
- Hazelnuts: The flavor pairs perfectly with pumpkin spice.
- Pumpkin seeds: Add crunch and contribute to the fall theme.
- Coconut flakes: Add sweetness and texture.
- Chia seeds: Add nutrients!
- Pumpkin spice: All the cozy fall flavor comes from this spice!
- Coconut sugar: Adds a caramel sweetness.
- Honey: The main binder that helps create crunchy clusters.
- Coconut oil: Helps the granola bake up crispy.
- Pumpkin puree: Adds real pumpkin flavor and color.
- Almond butter: Helps hold the granola together and adds richness.
- Vanilla extract: Adds warmth and a deep flavor.
- Chocolate chips: Drizzled over the top of the granola to create a chocolate pumpkin flavor.
- Sea salt: To top at the end!
Recipe Variations
- Oil: Use avocado oil or olive oil instead of coconut oil.
- Mix-ins: Add dried cherries, banana chips or cacao nibs.
- Nut-free: Swap the nuts for seeds and gluten-free oats. Use sunflower seed butter in place of nut butter.
- Chocolate: Swap the dark chocolate for white chocolate instead.
- Sweetener: Swap the honey for maple syrup if you prefer. You can also skip the coconut sugar for a lower sugar version.
How To Make Pumpkin Granola
Step 1: Combine all ingredients except chocolate and sea salt in a bowl.
Step 2: Add to baking sheet or air fryer and bake for 20 minutes at 325°F, stirring halfway through.
Step 3: Top with melted chocolate and flaky sea salt.
Step 4: Let harden and then break into pieces and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Roughly chop the nuts, leaving some chunkier pieces.
- Spread the granola in a thin layer on the baking sheet or air fryer to ensure it gets crispy.
- Wait until it's fully hardened and set before breaking it!
Storage and Make Ahead Tips
Store this homemade pumpkin granola in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This recipe is perfect for a snack prep!
How To Serve Homemade Granola
There are so many ways to serve this delicious granola:
- As a sweet treat after dinner!
- Eat it as a grab-and-go snack.
- Add it to milk to make granola cereal.
- Sprinkle it over yogurt.
- Serve over ice cream for a fall dessert.
- Fill a mason jar with it and tie a ribbon on it for a cute gift.
- Pair it with a warm mug of coffee!
Recipe FAQs
Yes, this granola is gluten-free!
Yes, just make sure your chocolate is dairy-free.
Feel free to swap out some of the nuts for oats instead.
Yes, but you may want to add a little extra almond butter or honey.
Lay the granola flat on the baking sheet so it hardens.
Related Recipes
Be sure to try these delicious fall recipes next:
Gluten-Free Apple Cider Donuts
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Pumpkin Spice Granola (Gluten-free & Grain-Free)
Equipment
- 1 bowl
- 1 spoon
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
Granola
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes
- 1/4 pumpkin seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 2 tsp coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 tsp chia seeds
Topping
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- dash sea salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except chocolate and sea salt in a bowl.
- Add to baking sheet or air fryer and bake for 20 minutes at 325°F, stirring halfway through.
- Drizzle chocolate on top and add flaky sea salt.
- Break into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- Roughly chop the nuts, leaving some chunkier pieces.
- Spread the granola in a thin layer on the baking sheet or air fryer to ensure it gets crispy.
- Wait until it's fully hardened and set before breaking it!
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