Pumpkin Granola

The last day in November calls for a last pumpkin-related recipe! Inspired by my overpriced pumpkin spice granola and an abundance of pumpkin puree left over from Thanksgiving, this granola is just as yummy and yields much more for a cheaper cost! (also, you can choose the specific nuts and berries that you want). Serves 8

Ingredients:
1 2/3 cups rolled oats (or instant oatmeal)
1 1/4 cups puffed wheat cereal
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/8 cup apple sauce
1/4 cup maple syrup (Vermont maple is best!)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
 1/2 cup nuts and berries
(I used almonds, raisins and sunflower seeds)

Preheat oven to 325F
In a large bowl combine oats, wheat cereal and nuts
In another large bowl combine pumpkin, apple sauce, sugar, maple syrup, spices, and vanilla
Whisk both bowls then combine the two
Fold over and over with a spatula
*If the mix appears too dry, add a little apple sauce or syrup
Spread mix on a pan lined with parchment paper
Bake for 40 minutes or until desired crispy-ness
Enjoy plain or with milk!