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Three small bowls filled with pumpkin spice granola sit next to a baking sheet with more granola on a white wooden surface.
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Granola with Maple, Dates and Pecans

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Granola with Maple, Dates, and Pecans is a fall treat that not only satisfies those autumn flavor cravings but the redolent fall scents as well. It's a feast of healthy goodness, and a cozy, hearty breakfast or snack on a blustery day.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 266kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup raw pecans
  • 1/3 cup pepitas pumpkin seeds
  • 8 medjool dates finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup coconut or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ginger, 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Optional:

  • Toss with 1/2 cup dried fruit of choice; raisins cranberries, etc.

Instructions

  • Spray the bottom and sides of a 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Spread the oats, pecans and pepitas in the slow cooker; stir to combine.
  • In a large glass measuring cup, add the finely chopped dates, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, coconut or olive oil, vanilla, brown sugar, spices, and salt. Microwave on High about 1:30 seconds to 2 minutes, just enough to warm and combine the liquids. Whisk together and pour over the dry ingredients in the slow cooker. Stir to combine until all of the ingredients are evenly moistened.
  • Cover the slow cooker, leaving the lid slightly askew so the steam can escape. This will yield a crispier granola. Cook on HIGH for 2 to 2-1/2 hours, or until the pecans are toasted. Stir halfway through and remember to leave the lid askew.
  • Spread the granola on a baking to cool completely. It will continue to crisp as it cools.

Notes

Store pumpkin granola at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks or freeze for several months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1618IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg