spiced maple pecan granola

Alright folks, buckle up. I'm comin' at ya with a fall recipe. You might be thinking to yourself 'it's not even labor day yet!!!', but trust me, you're going to be glad I'm sharing this one already. This recipe uses spiced maple pecan butter from a local nut butter company called Humble Nut Butter. I absolutely love exploring new products made by local entrepreneurs, and this nut butter is nothing short of amazing!

Ingredients

- 2 cups rolled oats

- 1 cup chopped pecans

- 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

- 2 tbsp. sesame seeds

- 1/3 cup spiced maple pecan butter

- 1 tbsp. + 1 tsp. maple syrup

- 1 1/2 tbsp. flax meal + 1/4 cup water (or 1 egg white)

- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

- 1/2 tsp. salt

How to make it

- preheat oven to 325F

- in a medium bowl, combine 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 cup pepitas, 2 tbsp. sesame seeds, 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt

- to make the flax egg: combine 1 1/2 tbsp. flax meal with 1/4 cup water and let sit for 5 minutes (skip this step if using an egg white)

- in a small bowl combine 1/3 cup spiced maple pecan butter, 1 tbsp. + 1 tsp. maple syrup, and flax egg (or 1 egg white)

- pour wet ingredients into bowl with dry ingredients, and mix until well combined

- line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and spread granola mixture evenly out on parchment

- bake granola for 25 minutes, stirring 1/2 way through

- let cool before enjoying

- store in an airtight container (can freeze extras to preserve freshness, otherwise lasts about 1 month)

Finished product

All in all

This stuff is delicious, and it's making me even more excited for fall! If you're looking for a new savory snack option, this spiced maple pecan butter might just be the perfect option. Even better--it's dairy free, gluten free, and vegan so everyone can enjoy it! Happy end of August, friends. Summer flew by, but there's so much goodness that lies ahead this fall. Love, Kelso