Pumpkin Granola

Have you seen the show Parenthood? I'm obsessed. It's about four grown siblings with families living in Berkley. Yes, I realize that sounds super boring but really, it's human drama. And I want to be a little like the matriarch when I'm elderly. She paints and over accessorizes and has an amazing house. 

It's about real life without being awkward. Bottom line is that I have watched a season and a half in about two weeks. If you'd like to join in my obsession it's on Netflix. 

You know what else I'm obsessed with? Granola. I really enjoy having homemade, non processed, delicious breakfast options and I've been on a total kick lately.

And this one? It's pumpkin flavored with all the delicious spice flavor that comes along. I realize its the end of February but since it's not the fall it means you don't have to fight anyone else for the canned pumpkin. HOORAY.

Pumpkin Granola

from Baked Bree

Ingredients:

• 5 cups rolled oats
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup almonds

To Make:

1) Preheat oven to 325* F. Combine oats, spices and salt into a large bowl. In another bowl combine pumpkin, syrup and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and mix well.

2) Spread out evenly onto a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring once. Once it's done, take out of oven and add cranberries and almonds.

3) Store in airtight container for up to two weeks. Enjoy!