PUMPKIN SPICE GLUTEN-FREE GRANOLA

We love anything and everything pumpkin spice. Unfortunately, many of the pumpkin spice flavored foods that emerge on store shelves come fall are loaded with unnecessary additives, fillers, sweeteners, and things most of us can't even pronounce. My sister and I decided to make our own pumpkin spice granola with the goal of creating a recipe that not only tastes good, but also has natural, healthy ingredients everyone can pronounce. The result was this delicious recipe that is vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar free, perfect for fulfilling your pumpkin spice cravings while remaining healthy.

Total Time: 30 mins    Yields: 2-3 cups

Ingredients:

• 2 cups old fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 
• 1/8 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/8 cup walnuts, crushed
• 1/4 cup pecans, crushed
• 1/8 cup almonds, slivered
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1-2 tsp pumpkin spice

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix until combined. 
2. Line a baking tray and spread granola evenly across. Bake in oven for 20-25 minuets, occasionally checking to stir so the granola so that it doesn't burn.  
3. Remove from oven and let cool. Store in airtight container for 4-5 days.