Pumpkin Spice Granola

The granola jar was empty.  I make granola every couple of weeks.  I try to choose whole grain, natural sweetener, dried fruit and nuts.  Granola is the ideal food for that mid afternoon pick me up. we all need sometimes.  It is great for breakfast with warm milk, stirred into yogurt, or a handful on the run when late for work or school!  No preservatives, and a good source of energy makes granola a perfect snack food.  What did our parents say?  It is stick to your ribs food which gets you through longer than junk food!  Not too mention, the house smells great while this is baking!

Pumpkin Spice Granola
printable recipe

4 c. old-fashioned oats
1/2 c. chopped pecans
3/4 c. shredded coconut
1/4 c. light brown sugar
2 T. vegetable oil
1/4 c. honey
3 T. pure maple syrup
1-1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1-1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 c. raisins

Combine the oats, pecans and coconut on a rimmed baking sheet (I added toasted sunflower seeds as well because I had them).

In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, oil, honey, maple syrup, vanilla and pumpkin spice.  Stir to combine.

Bring to a boil.

Pour over oat mixture and stir to coat.

Bake for 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven, stirring occasionally.
Add the raisins and mix.  Allow to cool.

Store in an airtight container.