Yummy for My Tummy!

This morning my little Roo needed some distraction, so I put down the packing tape and boxes and took her to the kitchen where we mixed up some Pumpkin Pie Granola that I have been wanting to try. I was drawn to this recipe because there is no oil and no nuts! While we don't have any nut allergies, my friends do, so I am always looking for "safe" snacks! My little Roo was a natural in the kitchen! She loved stirring and dumping the ingredients! Here is the recipe we used! Pumpkin Pie Granola (nut free!) 4 cups Old fashioned rolled oats (use gluten free if your sensitive to gluten) 2 tsp Ground cinnamon 1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp Salt 1 tsp Baking powder 3/4 cups Pumpkin 1/2 cup Applesauce 3 tbs maple syrup (or honey or agave nectar) Optional Add-ins: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, 1 cup honey graham crockers lightly crushed, craisins Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl, and the wet ingredients in another. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry using a spatula, (or your hands), until everything is well combined and oats are coated with wet ingredients. Place granola on baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, then stir granola around. Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the granola is golden brown and is crisp. Take the granola out of the oven, and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. Stir in additional white chocolate chips or teddy grahams at this point if desired. Store in an airtight container for up to one week. I think it will make a great snack as I continue packing!!!!