PUMPKIN PIE GRANOLA

3 cups rolled oats

1 ¾ cup any nuts (pistachios, almonds, sunflower seeds, etc.)

½-1 cup coconut shreds

⅓ cup pumpkin puree

¼ cup brown sugar

¼ cup maple syrup

¼ cup olive oil

1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

½ tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla extract

OPTIONAL

dried cranberries, dates, raisins, and cherries to taste

baking sheet

parchment paper

mixing bowl

measuring cups and spoons

wooden spoon

PREHEAT oven to 325F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper

COMBINE oats, nuts, and coconut shreds in a large bowl

WHISK together sugar, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and olive oil in a separate bowl

POUR wet ingredients into oat mixture and combine well until everything is coated

SPREAD mixture in an even layer on the baking sheet

BAKE for 30-40 minutes until lightly toasted

REMOVE from oven and add dried fruit until it's cooled completely