A healthy and budget-friendly pumpkin granola recipe, full of autumnal flavours and perfect for the Thanksgiving season!

I cannot believe that Thanksgiving is tomorrow – I don’t understand how that happened! Shockingly I realised that I had not yet shared any pumpkin recipes on the blog. Of course, I had to remedy this straight-away. I spent a day in the kitchen experimenting with tins of pumpkin purée, and the results will be coming at you all week – starting with this pumpkin tahini granola!

I used to make batches of granola almost weekly, but I haven’t made a batch in ages. Granola is surprisingly easy to make, and I find it such a fun process. I couldn’t wait to try my hand at getting pumpkin into an easy and healthy granola recipe. I find granola super more-ish, but I feel a bit better about eating copious amounts of homemade granola because I know I’ve made it with nourishing and healthy ingredients. Plus, there is something really special about drizzling your own homemade granola over breakfast bowls.

Tahini is one of my favourite ingredients to use in granola – it helps give crispiness without using oil, and adds a delicious flavour as well. The use of pumpkin and autumnal spices results in the most amazing smells permeating from your kitchen. Just be careful once you’ve made a batch – personally I find it difficult to exercise portion control when this granola is around!

Fast 5 Reasons to Try: Pumpkin Tahini Granola

1. All the autumnal flavours packed into granola bites.
2. A different way to use pumpkin purée.
3. Perfect for sprinkling on porridge bowls, smoothie bowls, ice cream, or eating by the handful.
4. Very customisable – use whatever nuts, seeds, and dried fruit you fancy.
5. Leaves your house smelling heavenly.

If you try out this recipe, let me know! Take a photo and tag me on Instagram @bitesbybekah. I’d love to connect with you and it always makes me so happy to see your creations!