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I cried a little this morning. Seriously. Today marks my first day back to work for the 2012 school year and although I know that I shouldn’t be complaining about 2.5 months off, I’m still going to.
I’ve mentioned before that I not a morning person, in fact, I don’t think I really utter full sentences until I’ve been up for at least a couple of hours. I like my sleep and I loathe waking up to alarms – yes, that’s more whining.
Since I don’t get a ton of sleep during the school days, I’m self-professed serial snoozer. Meaning I hit the snooze buttons about 10 times each morning. This annoying habit means that I am always in a hurry and can barely brew a cup of coffee before I have to literally run out the door.
This means that my breakfasts and lunches need to be prepared the night before or I’ll end up noshing on cheese curls and gummy bears at 9 am – not that I’ve ever done such a thing.
When the lovely folks at Become A Better Baker asked me to create a back to school breakfast recipe, I knew I had to share my favorite meal for rushed, school day mornings.
Rolled oats are flavored with honey, pure maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice, then tossed with pecans and dried fruit to create a delectable breakfast. The intoxicating aroma and flavors of pumpkin pie spice are perfect for the upcoming, brisk fall mornings.
Homemade granola is perfect for munching on straight from the jar, served with fresh fruit and a splash of low-fat milk or my personal favorite – homemade fruit and yogurt parfaits.
Simply package fresh fruit, granola and your favorite yogurt into reusable containers and mix them at your desk or in the lunchroom for a satisfying, delicious breakfast or lunch.
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Pumpkin Pie Granola
Ingredients:
4 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup shredded coconut such as Durkee Flaked Coconut
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine oats, pecans and coconut; set aside.
2. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, oil, honey, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla.
3. Pour over oat mixture; stir to coat. Spread in a large shallow baking pan.
4. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool.
5. Add raisins and dried cranberries. Store in an airtight container.
Notes:
- You can use any combination of dried fruit in this granola. Dried cherries, bluberries and dates are a fantastic addition.
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DISCLOSURE
This is a sponsored post written by My Baking Addiction on behalf of Become A Better Baker™. The views and opinions expressed on My Baking Addiction are purely my own.
Wow I will definitely try this recipe! Looks like a very delicious and healthy recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Sam-
Thank you so much! Please stop back and let us know how it turns out! Have a fantastic day!
-Jamie
My new favorite granola recipe! I add canned pumpkin or a cooked sweet potato to the stove top mixture and you can’t taste it. Yum! Thanks for sharing it!
I have made 4 double batches of this granola since first seeing it on your site about a month ago. It is just that good. I even converted my non-granola-loving bro-in-law with this recipe. I always have homemade granola in my pantry…and this is my new go-to recipe. Thanks!
Kelly-
I am so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe – thanks so much for leaving your feedback! Have a great day!
-Jamie
Utterly delish.
I wonder if it’d be good to do half honey, half molasses? Or a complete swap! And with pumpkin seeds…!
Lauren-
That sounds fantastic – if you give it a try, let me know!
-Jamie
I couldn’t wait to make this and I wasn’t disappointed! Delicious!
Cheryl-
I am so glad to hear you enjoyed the pumpkin pie granola – thanks for coming back and letting us know the recipe was a success in your kitchen! Have a great day.
-Jamie
This looks absolutely delicious! Wouldn’t it make a fantastic favor idea for a country-themed wedding this fall?
Great recipe! Will be linking back to this in my post tomorrow.
Thanks, Marla!
This granola looks absolutely amazing, Jamie! I was just thinking about doing some pumpkin baking today. This may be the perfect place to start.
This is SOOOO good!! Just made it….hope I don’t eat the whole thing *~*
perfect for the start of the school year!