Receta Easy Overnight Pumpkin Spice Granola (Gluten-Free/Vegan)
It's a busier than usual week here in Sweet Peaville and when life gets hectic, I love easy, go-to recipes to keep life simple.
With pumpkin food items popping up everywhere, I was inspired to use some canned pumpkin in my Easy Overnight Cinnamon Vanilla Granola to create a new taste twist. It was a winner! The pumpkin taste was subtle, but sweet, spicy and best of, delicious.
Easy Overnight Pumpkin Spice Granola
7 cups whole gluten-free oats (conventional oats are fine if you don't need to be GF)1/2 cup ground flax (optional--I use it to add a nutritional boost)1 tablespoon ground cinnamondash of salt1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup honey, maple syrup or agave nectar1/4 cup vegetable or coconut oil1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine the oats and flax, then add the cinnamon, salt and brown sugar.
In a microwave safe dish pyrex combine the honey, vegetable oil, pumpkin and vanilla extract. Mix well:
Cook on HIGH in a microwave for 1 minute and stir well:
Add to the oats and stir well:
Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or a Silpat liner.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Turn off the oven, but keep it closed until morning.
In the morning, remove the tray and begin to break up the granola.
Break into small pieces and place in airtight containers.
Makes about 7 cups of yummy pumpkin spice granola.
Life is sweet,
SPC