Have a Bowl of Fall Granola

Lets see if I can put everything fall-related into a batch of granola! There are spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom. There are pumpkin seeds. And there are apples, though not fresh; theyre freeze-dried. Feel free to add fresh slices of apple or pear if you like. The only thing Im missing is pumpkin, which I tried to incorporate but I came to the realization that freeze-dried pumpkin tastes like green tea to me. Seriously, not pleasant.

This recipe is ideal for casual Sunday baking. Heres the picture Id like to paint: Theres music playing, coffee in your hand and a bowl full of oats in front of you. You casually make this, knowing that granola recipes are forgivable, in case you decide to eyeball some of the measurements. Youll put the granola in the oven and the smell of cinnamon and honey will fill up your house; itll make you wish they smelled fall granola candles. And then youll let it cool, mix in the raisins and apple and be so pleased that you have breakfast already made for the rest of the week.

Adrianna Adarme is a food blogger and author living in Los Angeles, California. She writes the blog A Cozy Kitchen, where she shares comforting, everyday recipes from her kitchen. She recently authored her first cookbook, PANCAKES: 72 Sweet and Savory Recipes for the Perfect Stack. She's a lover of breakfast, pie (and sometimes even pie for breakfast), corgis and cute things. You can find her on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.