Spiced Pumpkin Seed Granola Clusters (Printable)

Crunchy clusters feature pumpkin seeds and warm spices for an aromatic snack or breakfast topping.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
04 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
05 - 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
11 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

# How-To:

01 - Set oven temperature to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until homogenous.
03 - Add rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and sea salt to the bowl. Stir thoroughly to coat all components.
04 - Transfer mixture to prepared baking sheet, pressing gently into a single compact, even layer and forming small clusters with hands or spatula.
05 - Place sheet in preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, rotating halfway. Remove when golden and slightly crispy.
06 - Allow granola to cool on sheet undisturbed for 20 minutes to firm up. Break into clusters once fully cooled.
07 - Transfer clusters to an airtight container for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Incredibly crunchy with big clusters for easy snacking
  • Sweetened naturally with maple syrup
  • Packed with pumpkin seeds for nutrition and flavor
  • Easy to swap-in different mix-ins
  • Bakes up perfectly golden in under 40 minutes
02 -
  • Full of plant-based protein and healthy fats
  • Stays crunchy even after a week
  • Wonderful as a breakfast or snack on the go
03 -
  • Toss the oats and seeds in the egg white and syrup until everything looks glossy and sticking together This is the key for those big toasty clusters
  • Rotate the pan halfway for even flavor all over
  • Maple syrup gives the best caramel edges so use pure for best results
  • If you love crunch add an extra tablespoon of coconut oil for ultra crisp granola