Pumpkin Spice Trail Mix

A hearty, homemade granola offers the nutritious benefits of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, while satisfying a sweet tooth the natural way. It’s a great option for pre-workout fuel, breakfast, or as a snack atop a cup of yogurt, or with a splash of your favorite ice-cold milk.

Pumpkin Spice Trail Mix

1-1/2c rolled oats
1c unsalted raw almonds
1c unsalted raw pecan halves
1c raw pumpkin seeds
1/4c pumpkin puree
2 tblsp all natural apple juice
2/3c dried cranberries
2/3c raisins
1/4c sucanat or whole cane sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Preheat oven to 250°F.

Mix sucanat, cinnamon, paprika and pumpkin pie spice in small bowl. Set aside.  Place almonds, oats, pecans, and pumpkin seeds in large bowl.  Mix together pumpkin puree and apple juice; pour over nuts and toss until evenly coated.  Sprinkle nuts with spice mixture, tossing to coat well.  Spread the mixture evenly on two baking pans.

Bake 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through cook time.  Cool completely.  Stir in cranberries and raisins.  Store in airtight container.