Tried and True: Pumpkin Spice Granola

Over the weekend, while out shopping, I happened to stop by Barnes & Noble.  While I was perusing the cookbook section, I happened to notice a stack of books on the back counter and lo and behold, at the top of the book pile was Cook Yourself Sexy: Easy Delicious Recipes for the Hottest, Most Confident You, from one of my fave stiletto gals, Candice Kumai. I have had the book pre-ordered for months but that wasn’t slated to be delivered until release day – Oct. 2nd.  Being the impatient stiletto wench that I am, it was a no-brainer.  I grabbed one of the copies and went straight to the register.  Recipes had to be made and no time like the present, right?

Her earlier cookbook, Pretty Delicious: Lean and Lovely Recipes for a Healthy, Happy New You, is one of the ones I keep in the kitchen, on the iPad and have gifted to friends and family. After seeing the quality of the recipes in that book, I knew this book would be just as good, if not better. We’re talking about recipes for Sun-Dried Tomato and Mushroom Frittata, Kabocha Squash Fries with Spicy Greek Yogurt Sriracha, her famous Skinny Jeans Sliders, Size Zero Cake and there’s even a whole chapter for chocolate! C’mon – now tell me you wouldn’t want a port soaked cherry and dark chocolate brownie!

One of the recipes I had to make this weekend was the Pumpkin Spice Granola. Now, I’m a pumpkin aficionado and I tend to often keep homemade granola around the house.  Added bonus was that I had most of the ingredients already on hand, only having to pick up some unsweetened coconut as the one in my pantry – well, its age was rather suspect. I also used golden flaxseed as I already had that in my pantry.   I can pretty much tell you that this granola won’t make it to the weekend and another batch might have to be made. We’re talking pure autumn goodness here!

If you are looking for a cookbook that has more of a healthy twist but is not preachy and full of processed ingredients, this is perfect!  Candice has some sage advice and gives it to you straight. Plus – with all the holiday craziness just around the corner, she’s got you covered with some great sides that the family will be asking for seconds and you don’t even have to tell them how healthy it is. Just let them think they are eating decadent – it’s our little secret!

Gather the ingredients

Time to mix the dry ingredients

Adding the maple syrup, pumpkin and spices to the party.

Nice and Golden Brown

What’s your favorite pumpkin recipe that you can’t resist?

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