🍂 Postpartum Pumpkin Pie Granola: A Cozy, Healing Breakfast for the Fourth Trimester

Hello Momma,

There’s something about the scent of pumpkin spice that instantly feels like comfort — and when you’ve just had a baby, comfort is exactly what your body (and soul) are craving.

This Pumpkin Pie Granola was created with new mothers in mind — warm, grounding, and deeply nourishing. It’s a recipe that supports digestion, boosts energy, and keeps blood sugar steady — all essential for postpartum recovery.

Granola is one of those beautiful make-ahead recipes that saves you time and energy during the newborn weeks. You can prep it in less than 30 minutes and have a ready-to-eat, nutrient-dense breakfast or snack on hand all week long.

Why It’s Perfect for Postpartum

After birth, your body is working hard to replenish nutrients, balance hormones, and rebuild strength. Every ingredient in this granola was chosen to support that healing process:

• Sprouted Oats — gentle on digestion and full of slow-releasing carbohydrates to keep energy steady.

• Almond Butter & Walnuts — rich in healthy fats and minerals like magnesium and zinc that help rebuild tissues and support lactation.

• Pumpkin Seeds — a postpartum superfood packed with iron, protein, and zinc.

• Cinnamon & Pumpkin Pie Spice — warming spices that stimulate circulation and metabolism, key elements in postpartum healing according to Traditional Chinese Medicine.

• Coconut Flakes — provide healthy medium-chain fats for sustained energy and hormone support.

Together, these ingredients create a perfectly balanced snack that’s both grounding and energizing — something every new mother needs.

🍯 Ingredients

• ⅓ cup raw almond butter*

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 2 cups sprouted rolled oats

• ½ cup pumpkin seeds

• ½ cup chopped walnuts

• ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes

• 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice

• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp sea salt

*Use smooth, runny almond butter for easier mixing and better clusters.

🫶🏼 Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the almond butter, maple syrup, and sea salt until smooth and glossy.

3. Add Spices & Dry Ingredients

Stir in pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon, then add oats, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, and coconut flakes. Mix until everything is evenly coated.

4. Spread & Bake

Spread the granola evenly on your prepared baking sheet, pressing it down slightly for cluster-style texture.

Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and stir gently.

5. Finish Baking

Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes, until golden and fragrant.

6. Cool & Store

Let cool completely on the pan — it will crisp up as it cools. Store in an airtight jar or container for up to 2 weeks.

✨ Doula Tip

Serve your granola warm with stewed apples, a spoonful of Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt, or sprinkled over congee for a cozy crunch. The warming spices and healthy fats will keep you grounded, nourished, and satisfied through the fourth trimester.