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Oven: Chai-Spiced Pumpkin Almond Granola

October 10, 2025 2 Comments

Oven: Chai-Spiced Pumpkin Almond Granola
Chai Granola Recipe by Indian As Apple Pie

YOU MAY NEVER EAT STORE-BOUGHT GRANOLA AGAIN. 

For me, the first step in making granola at home was mustering the courage to make granola at home. It’s a product I just assumed I needed to buy because it’s too complicated to make. It’s the exact opposite. Trust me. It’s so simple to make at home. And, by making it, I know exactly what’s in my granola. No extra sugars or unhealthy ingredients. The key to success, though, is trusting the process. This must sit and rest for the amount of time I’ve stated below – otherwise it will get soggy. Remember, I’m all about making mistakes, so you don’t have to waste time making them yourself. Our chai masala adds the touch of flavor and hint of spiciness that is at once unexpected and addictive.

This is a delicious holiday surprise for the whole family and may just be the perfect homemade hostess gift. Or, maybe even a jar of our chai masala with the recipe below? 

xoxo Anupy

Oven: Chai-Spiced Pumpkin Almond Granola

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes + 4-6 hours cool down
Makes: ~6.5 cups

Ingredients

  • ½ cup vegetable oil (coconut, avocado, olive, grapeseed, or canola)
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup 
  • 2 tablespoons Indian As Apple Pie chai masala
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 3 tablespoons hemp seeds, optional
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¾ cup raw, unsalted almonds, roughly chopped or sliced
  • ¾ cup raw, unsalted pecans, roughly chopped
  • ¾ cup raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  1. Position a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the oil, maple syrup, chai masala, chia & hemp seeds, and salt. Stir well so that the spices are evenly distributed.  
  3. To the same bowl, add the oats, almonds, pecans, and pumpkin seeds. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined and the spices are evenly distributed. 
  4. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet evenly in one layer, patting it down with the back of a spatula. 
  5. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Once finished, remove from the oven and turn the oven off. Stir the mixture, flatten it with the back of a spatula, and return the tray to the oven. As the oven cools, so will the tray of granola. The timing on cooling varies according to the oven, but typically takes 4 to 6 hours. This is critical to a crunchy granola – do not shortchange the cooling time.

Notes

While other recipes call for a shorter cool time, the longer you allow the granola to cool, the better it will crisp up. This final step results in granola that is chunky, but not sticky, because as the oven cools, it pulls the moisture out of the granola. Either leave the granola chunky or break it apart slightly with your hands, depending on your preference. Store in an airtight container for up to one month.


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2 Responses

Anupy
Anupy

March 28, 2023

Linda … please tell your husband we love being part of his day! xoxo Anupy

Linda Palmer
Linda Palmer

March 28, 2023

This is the best recipe ever. My husband eats it almost every day!

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Oven: Chai-Spiced Pumpkin Almond Granola

by Anupy Singla, Indian As Apple Pie

Servings: 6 cups

Keywords: Granola, Oats, Healthy, Chai

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

Instructions

Ingredients

  • ½ cup vegetable oil (coconut, avocado, olive, grapeseed, or canola)
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons chai masala
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 3 tablespoons hemp seeds, optional
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 4 cups old-fashion oats
  • ¾ cup raw, unsalted almonds, roughly chopped or sliced
  • ¾ cup raw, unsalted pecans, roughly chopped
  • ¾ cup raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  1. Position a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the oil, maple syrup, chai masala, chia & hemp seeds, and salt. Stir well so that the spices are evenly distributed.  
  3. To the same bowl, add the oats, almonds, pecans, and pumpkin seeds. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined and the spices are evenly distributed.
  4. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet evenly in one layer, patting it down with the back of a spatula.
  5. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Once finished, remove from the oven and turn the oven off. Stir the mixture, flatten it with the back of a spatula, and return the tray to the oven. As the oven cools, so will the tray of granola. The timing on cooling varies according to the oven, but typically takes 4 to 6 hours.

Notes

While other recipes call for a shorter cool time, the longer you allow the granola to cool, the better it will crisp up. This final step results in granola that is chunky, but not sticky, because as the oven cools, it pulls the moisture out of the granola. Either leave the granola chunky or break it apart slightly with your hands, depending on your preference. Store in an airtight container for up to one month.

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