Pecan Pie Chickpea Granola

A protein-rich granola made with chickpea oats, nuts, and warm spices.

This homemade granola is a cleaner alternative to most store-bought options. It uses chickpea-based oats as the base, which provide more protein and fiber than traditional oats, with a mix of healthy fats from almonds, pecans, and seeds.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup almond butter (natural, unsweetened)

• 2 tbsp honey

• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil

• Splash of vanilla extract

• 1 cup ChiChi Maple Brown Sugar

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp pumpkin spice

• Handful of pumpkin seeds

• Handful of chopped pecans

• Some chopped almonds

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F.

2. In a bowl, whisk almond butter, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Stir in chickpea oats, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, pumpkin seeds, pecans, and almonds.

4. Spread mixture on a parchment-lined baking tray.

5. Bake for 15–18 minutes, stirring halfway. Watch carefully to avoid burning.

6. Let cool fully—it will crisp up as it cools.

7. Store in an airtight container. Great with yogurt, on smoothie bowls, or as a topping for snack bars.

This granola is ideal for anyone looking to reduce refined grains and boost protein intake. Chickpea oats offer a more balanced nutritional profile than traditional oats, with no added sugars or fillers.