Detox Beauty Life: Pumpkin Spice Granola Recipe

6 October 2015

Pumpkin Spice Granola Recipe

I have a super easy pumpkin spice granola recipe to share today. But first let’s talk about why being an adult is the worst…

Earlier today I found a piece of a wasp next in the patio… by stepping on it! What the heck?! Luckily I think the wasps moved to a new, updated place probably closer to the ocean and it was empty. I’m kinda upset that I’m an adult (up for debate) and had to throw it away myself. When did I sign up for that? I want a recount on whoever voted for me to be President of Bug Killing in my condo. I resign.

But I did it and at least I was brave.

Even though I really wanted to be like this…

Now I’m sipping tea and relaxing. Oh, and I’m playing hide-n-seek with Vegas.

Earlier today (before the wasp debacle) I thought up an idea for a healthier, low fat version of granola. I LOVE granola. I love all granola. It’s one of those foods I just can’t stop myself from devouring until it’s all gone. The bad thing is, most of the time granola is a very high calorie food. This means a small portion like 1/4 cup is supposed to be a serving.

Yeah right.

So, I threw together this recipe without oil to keep it lower fat than most. This way you can control how much fat goes into it based on how much nuts you add. Instead of oil I used pumpkin for an extra kick and layer of flavor.

Pumpkin Spice Granola Recipe

Ingredients:

1.5 cups oats
1/3 cup pumpkin
1/2 cup maple syrup or sf maple syrup
1/4 cup each: walnuts, raisins, craisins, almonds
dash salt
pumpkin pie spice for days

Directions: Heat oven to 325 degrees. Mix all ingredients. Bake for 40 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times during the process. I cooked it on a non-stick sprayed pan. Let cool. Enjoy!

I can predict I’ll be having a pumpkin spice granola parfait for breakfast today!