Pumpkin Spice Latte Granola
This Pumpkin Spice Latte Granola is a healthy, crunchy, caffeine filled version of your Starbucks favorite! Ready in less than 30 minutes and packed with flavor!Â
In my never ending quest to cram as much caffeine as possible into my granola I have created a gem of a recipe.
World, meet Pumpkin Spice Latte Granola. You will wonder how you ever lived without it!
To be fair, this was sort of an accident. I have been feeling rather uninspired lately and was having a hard time thinking of things to share with you. I needed to create some recipes for the blog, but since my creative juices were not yet flowing I opted for our trusty, Mocha Granola recipe. I turned the oven on, got out a mixing bowl, the coconut oil, the honey, the oats, and as a I reached into the cabinet to grab the espresso powder I saw a can of untouched pumpkin.
And just like that, plans were changed. Dare I add pumpkin to my trusty recipe?!
When in doubt always, always add pumpkin, I say 😉
The rest is history my friends. We devoured this in less than two days. TWO days! It does not have an overwhelming pumpkin or coffee flavor, rather a perfect blend of the two. It really does taste very close to an actual Pumpkin Spice Latte, but of course in a more convenient, less expensive form!
This is seriously the most perfect, healthy, fall snack! You will absolutely love it if you try it!
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Latte Granola
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 cups old fashioned oats, I used gluten free
- 1/3 cup pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine coconut oil and honey in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Microwave 45 seconds or until coconut oil is melted.
- Add pumpkin, spices and espresso powder, stir mixture until well dissolved. Then add oats and pecans, stir mixture until all oats are completely covered.
- Grab a large baking sheet, line with foil and spray with cooking spray. Spread oats mixture thinly and evenly across the baking sheet.
- Bake 10 minutes, stir the mixture, and bake 10 more minutes. Remove oats from oven, let them cool. Store in an air tight container.
I love the flavor of this granola, Annie! Sounds like it was the perfect accident to create! And I totally agree, when in doubt, add in some pumpkin! 🙂
Yes!! The more pumpkin the better! 😉
That moment of inspiration you had was genius! I’m making a batch of homemade granola today, but may have to change plans from peanut butter granola to this one! I love the short ingredient list. Pinned!
Thank you Kristine! I hope you enjoy it if you give it a try!
Pumpkin and coffee sounds like a wonderful combination for granola!
Isn’t it perfect for fall?!
Genius! I’m always up for more ways to get caffeine into me!
Thank you! This one is hard to beat! 🙂
Now THIS is a granola! I love your idea of adding pumpkin in here lady. The more pumpkin the better! And I bet that espresso gives you a nice kick start to your morning.
Absolutely! Gives you a nice jolt of caffeine first thing in the morning! 🙂
Okay, this granola sounds all kinds of amazing! Espresso and Pumpkin sound like a wonderful combo period and in granola form – even better! Cannot wait to try this recipe out! Pinned 🙂
Thanks Ceara! I love the pumpkin+espresso flavor combo, too!
What a happy find! I love it when recipes come together like that. This sounds awesome for a great breakfast!
Thank you Leah! I love happy accidents! 🙂
This looks sooo good! I made pumpkin granola last week and it was a total bust. I’ll have to try your recipe. 🙂
Thank you so much Allison! I hope you enjoy!
This sounds like an incredible recipe! Pinned!
Thank you for the pin Manali!! 🙂
You made granola perfect for the fall!
Thank you!
It amazes me how fast granola goes in the house, and I can tell you that this would be gone in a flash! I love espresso with pumpkin — pinning!
Thank you Marcie!! 🙂
Caffeine and granola sound like the perfect way to start any morning, especially when there’s pumpkin involved too. This looks delicious!
I thought so too Danielle!! 🙂 You can’t go wrong with a flavor combo like this!
Oh YUM!! I would totally go for this delicious looking granola. And I agree: pumpkin makes everything taste better!! 🙂
Yes Renee! The more pumpkin the better!
What is there NOT to love about a better and cheaper version of pumpkin spice latte? What a great idea! Looks gorgeous!
I agree Nora!! 🙂 I usually spend far too much on pumpkin spice lattes this time of year! 🙂
Perfect fall snack.. i adore pumpkin spiced latte.. i just cant get enough of it.. 🙂 this is a great way to enjoy it as a snack too.. delicious.. 🙂
Isn’t it great?! Thank you Arpita! 🙂
Gahhh! This granola looks so cluster-y and crunchy! Totally wishing this was in my cereal bowl this morning, rather than my boring corn flakes!
That is exactly what I did this morning! I had the rest of this in a big bowl with ice cold milk! Total perfection!
I am a sucker for granola and love all your granola recipes. Pumpkin and coffee sound like the best thing ever – perfect for fall. This would be gone in no time at our house too – it looks delicious!
Thank you Kelly! I finished the second batch off this morning! 😉 I think I have a problem!
This pumpkin spice latte granola looks delicious.. it definitely puts any granola I have ever made to shame! You can definitely consider I will be recreating the recipe as home made granola is a staple in my household and love coming across new flavour combinations.
Thank you Thalia!! I hope you love it as much as we did!
I’ve been on a granola making kick ever since I made my first batch a few weeks ago and I love the flavors in this one! I have a can of pumpkin in the cupboard right now that is just begging to be used!
Oh yes! You will love this! I like that it uses a pretty small about of pumpkin. I always have a bit left over if I make muffins or something, so this is the perfect recipe for those random “leftover” amounts!
Ooh YES! I seem to also be on that road to sneak in as much caffeine as possible, so this granola is a must make for me! And plus with the pumpkin…perfect! Man I’m craving a bowl right now.
Thank you Alyssa!! 🙂
this granola is calling my name!!! i need to try it yummm! pumpkin latte flavored= ah-mazing!!!
Thank you Michele!!
I never would have thought to add pumpkin to my granola, what a brilliant idea. It looks amazing. Pinned 🙂
Thank you Sherri! 🙂
Definitely always add pumpkin! An amazing addition! This sounds delicious. 🙂 (I kinda want to pour some eggnog over it…)
Ohh Jess your onto something with the eggnog!! 🙂
Hi Annie! I’m Annie too! I found your recipe on Brit +Co! LOVE IT! I’m a huge pumpkin and granola fan! I made my own version this season too I hope you’ll take a look at. I love how simple the ingredients are but come together to be an amazing recipe! Happy to have found your blog!
-Annie
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pumpkin granola- http://www.takeabiteblog.com/2014/10/baking-with-pumpkin-like-typical-girl.html
Hi Annie! Only super cool girls are named Annie, right?! I love your granola recipe! Isn’t it funny how there can be so many different spins on the same type of recipe?! I love it! Hurray for pumpkin! 🙂
Yumm! I love granola and this looks absolutely amazing! Can’t wait to try!
Thanks Kelley! I think you will love it!