Boy oh boy, do I have something exciting to share with you today! As you may have guessed from the title, Pumpkin Granola! Yes, it’s amazing as it sounds, and I’m not lying – I promise. 
When we were at Costco on Sunday, I saw a box of pumpkin-ish granola cereal, and I was *this close* to putting in our cart until I realized that I could make something similar myself for a lot cheaper. So as you may have noticed on my grocery list yesterday, I most definitely grabbed a can of Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin to give it a try.
Last night I whipped up my little experiment, and success it was! Pumpkin + granola = amazing combo.
Pumpkin Granola
Serves: 4 (1/4 cup servings)
Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup oats
- 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup raisins
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Measure out and place all ingredients in mixing bowl.
- Mix thoroughly until oats are tossed in other ingredients.
- Spread out evenly on baking sheet and place in oven.
- Bake for about 15 minutes.
- Let cool and add raisins.
- Enjoy!
It’s so simple and delicious…and rather addicting! I couldn’t stop eating it as I was baking it last night. Not only do you now have the recipe, but if you’re feeling lazy and want someone to make it for you, I’m offering a giveaway to one lucky reader! The giveaway includes a couple batches of this Pumpkin Granola, a pumpkin candle, a bag of candy corn, and a couple other fun Fall items!
To enter this fun Fall giveaway (make sure to leave separate comments for each one):
-(Mandatory) Comment on this post telling me your favorite thing about Fall.
-(Optional) Follow me on Twitter here.
-(Optional) Tweet about the giveaway.
-(Optional) “Like” My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries on Facebook here.
I will announce the winner on Thursday morning. Good luck! Happy Fall everyone!
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There’s so many things I love about the fall, it always makes me so nostalgic! I love having the windows open and snuggling up under blankets!
p.s. followed you on twitter!
The crisp chill air, the smell of spices, breaking out my sweaters, boots and scarves and snuggling with my Boyfriend on a chill night watching a movie.
I love a lot of things about fall! Pumpkin flavors, the weather, and the clothes are my top 3
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I already follow you on twitter!
I tweeted about the giveaway!
And I already like you on facebook
My favorite part about fall is probably seeing all the beautiful colors that the trees change to! I also love the return of warm oats after a hot summer!
My favorite thing about fall is the weather. It’s beautiful!
My favorite thing to do in fall is bake, pumpkin muffins, applesauce, yummy casseroles.
My favorite thing about fall is going to the farmers market! Yes, it’s there all summer, but there’s something about it during fall with the crisp air and huge selection of apples that I just love!
I followed you on twitter!
tweeted!
I like you on facebook!
Favorite thing about fall (only one?): the colors of the leaves…or maybe the scents of fall…the full moon…the rustling of the crisp leaves…the cool air…pumpkins…the color of fall…children dressing up… LOL.
Followed you on Twitter. Glad to have a new Twitter friend.
Retweeted your Tweet about the contest.
I love everything about fall: apple picking, jack o lanterns, candy corn etc. This looks like a perfect way to use up the bottom of the can of pumpkin
My fav. thing about the fall is the leaves and wearing clothes that I’ve neglected all summer. I’m in Alberta, Canada though – not sure if the contest is open to Canucks.
How fun! I like Fall for the boots, jeans, and pumpkin everything. Oh and the apples.
This looks great, girl!
I love Fall because of my wedding anniversary is in September and my love of sunflowers!!
Yay what a fun giveaway! My favorite thing about Fall is apple picking!
I follow you on Twitter!
Just tweeted!
I liked My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries on Facebook
fall is my most favorite time of year, I feel energized and creative this time of year, the weather, colors, pumpkin anything…just love it all!
My favorite thing about fall is pumpkin-flavored everything! I get excited when I see pumpkin muffins and lattes fill up the coffee shops!
I love all the trees changing colors!
my favorite thing about fall is pumpkin!
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1. That granola looks amazing! It’s going in my recipe binder for sure! and 2. Fall is by far the best season!
forgot to mention why!…. Pumpkin Spice Lattes!!!!!!
Fav thing about fall the sweaters and the crisp fresh air.
Apple picking has to be my favorite thing about fall! I am going with my dad on Saturday
If we had Fall, it would probably be getting back into jeans. It’s still over 100 here, so that won’t be happening soon.
I love Michigan in the fall. It’s too bad I don’t live there anymore, I miss the colors, the smells, and the apple orchards.
My favorite thing about fall is decorating! I put out the wreath on the door that has been barren all summer and display small pumpkins and stuffed bean bag scarecrows in the living room.
I definitely have to try this recipe! My favorite thing about fall? It’s a tie between wearing cozy sweaters and drinking hot apple cider!
Candy corn, crisp air, apples, sweaters, boots… I can’t decide!
What is not to love about Fall? I love the feeling in the air-a feeling of anticipation, mischief, home. For some reason around Fall I feel the happiest, most at peace. The colors are beautiful, pumpkin is my favorite flavor, and all of the holidays are just around the corner. Yes, what’s not to love about Fall?