Pumpkin Spice Granola

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This gluten free Pumpkin Spice Granola recipe is filled with warm spices, filling granola and crunchy pumpkin seeds and pecans. Enjoy with creamy yogurt and a swirl of pumpkin pie filling for a healthy and filling fall breakfast.

Pumpkin Spice Granola Recipe

Yields: 8 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

4 cups gluten free old-fashioned oats
1 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
½ cup pecans, chopped small
½ cup maple syrup
6 tablespoons butter, melted
4 tablespoons pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Pinch of salt

Directions:

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

In a large bowl, add all ingredients and stir until fully incorporated.

Divide the mixture between two baking sheets and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, stir well, and place baking sheets back in the oven for another 20 minutes.

Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring to an airtight container.

Notes: Granola will keep for up to two weeks.

12 Muffins

Loaded Cheeseburger Muffins

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

These Loaded Cheeseburger Muffins are ready in just 30 minutes for a tasty snack, lunch or even as a fun weeknight family meal.

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef or turkey
1/2 pound ground sausage or turkey sausage
1/2 cup chopped bacon
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Muffin:

1 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.

In a medium skillet, brown beef, sausage, garlic and onion over medium-high heat. About 5 minutes. Drain and set aside in a medium bowl.

Return pan to burner and cook bacon. Allow to cool. Chop bacon and add to meat mixture. Stir in Worcestershire and soy sauce, salt, and
cheese.

In another medium bowl, add in dry ingredients and mix well. Add wet ingredients and mix well.

Fill the bottom of each muffin cup with muffin mixture. About 1-2 tablespoons. Add in about 1/4 cup burger mixture. Top with 1-2
tablespoons of muffin mixture.

Bake about 30 minutes or until muffin tops are golden brown. Cool about 5 minutes. Serve with all your favourite cheeseburger fixings!