Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Granola

4.67 from 3 votes

A crunchy, festive snack and surefire mood-booster!

We love granola for breakfast. It is delicious when paired with Greek yogurt, served with almond milk and fresh fruit, or even just enjoyed plain!  Making homemade Cranberry Granola may sound a little intimidating, but it truly is quite easy. With just a little stirring and baking time, you can save quite a bit of money by not buying granola at the store.

The combinations for granola recipes are endless, but we really enjoy Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Granola in colder months. The color of the green pumpkin seeds and red cranberries truly get us in a festive mood!

Try Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Granola as part of a Sweet and Savory Parfait.

4.67 from 3 votes

Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Granola

With a little time and patience, you can have your own homemade granola that is healthy and delicious.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Yield 18 people
Serving Size 0.5 cup
Course Breakfast, Condiment, Snack
Cuisine Universal
Author SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds raw
  • 1/2 cup flax seeds
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup sunflower oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup dried cranberries optional dried cherries, apricots or raisins

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, gently mix the oats, pumpkin seeds, flax, sesame and cinnamon. To this mixture add the honey, syrup, oil, and vanilla and stir until well-combined.
  • Spread the mixture on the baking sheets and cook for 60 -75 minutes. To achieve and even color on the granola while baking, stir every 15 minutes.
  • Remove granola and allow to cool before adding the dried cranberries. Store in an air-tight container.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.8g | Protein: 5.4g | Fat: 9.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Sodium: 5mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8.2g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7
Keywords Holiday, Kid-Friendly, Vegetarian

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4 Comments

  1. Hi! Great recipe. Thinking if I were to put this in 9×9 & cut into 18 rectangles the points still remain at 7. Would you agree?

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