Pumpkin Spice No-Bake Granola

Each ingredient is specifically chosen for their amazing benefits:

1. Oats
   1. Whole grain source
   2. Can lower cholesterol
   3. Heart-healthy
   4. Good source of dietary fiber
2. Pumpkin pie spice
   1. Cinnamon & healing benefits
   2. Ginger & warming digestive benefits
3. Pumpkin seeds
   1. Good mood food – full of omega 3 essential fatty acids
   2. Nutritional powerhouse
   3. Improve insulin regulation
   4. Decrease oxidative stress
4. Pecans
   1. contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, B, and E, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
5. Almonds
   1. contain lots of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin E.
   2. lower blood sugar levels
   3. reduce blood pressure
   4. lower cholesterol levels
   5. reduce hunger
   6. promote weight loss
6. Raisins
   1. rich in B vitamins, iron and potassium
   2. good source of carbohydrates for energy
7. Shredded coconut
   1. Small amount of protein
   2. Fiber
   3. Manganese and copper
8. Coconut oil
   1. Healthy fat
   2. Anti-inflammatory
9. Honey
   1. Healthy weight management
   2. Natural energy source
   3. Antioxidant powerhouse
   4. Promotes sleep

Pumpkin Spice No-Bake Granola

2 cups rolled oats
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 cup toasted pepitas
1 cup pecans, chopped
1⁄2 cup almonds, chopped or sliced
1/2 cup raisins
2/3 cup unsweetened coconut
2/3 cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon liquid stevia (vanilla or pumpkin flavor)
1⁄2 cup honey or coconut nectar

In a large bowl combine all ingredients. Mix well. Enjoy immediately.  Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Note: Instead of eating loose granola, you can form this mixture into bars. Transfer mixture to a 9- 1⁄2 x 11-inch baking dish. Spread evenly and pat down. Cover the pan and refrigerate several hours or overnight, or place in the freezer for 30 minutes. To serve, slice into 24 bars.