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Healthy Pumpkin Spice Granola Clusters

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A wholesome, cozy snack featuring crunchy oats, toasted nuts, and a warm pumpkin spice blend, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (270 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup (120 g) raw pecans, chopped
  • ½ cup (70 g) sunflower seeds
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) maple syrup
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped pecans, sunflower seeds, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, flaxseed meal (if using), and sea salt. Stir until evenly distributed.
  3. In a smaller bowl, whisk together maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly with a spatula or wooden spoon to coat all oats and nuts.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and press down gently to compact the mixture slightly.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Halfway through (around 15 minutes), gently stir or flip the granola clusters to ensure even toasting. Watch closely after 20 minutes to avoid burning.
  7. Cool completely on the baking sheet to allow clusters to harden. Once cool, break apart into desired cluster sizes.
  8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Press the mixture firmly on the baking sheet to form clusters. Avoid overmixing after adding wet ingredients to prevent breaking clusters. Let granola cool completely before breaking to keep clusters intact. Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free version. Variations include swapping pecans for walnuts or seeds, adding dried fruit after baking, or adjusting spices to taste.

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