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Holiday Gingerbread Granola Recipe

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This festive Holiday Gingerbread Granola is a perfect blend of warm spices and wholesome ingredients, delivering a crunchy, flavorful treat that’s ideal for breakfast or snacking throughout the holiday season. Made with rolled oats, nuts, and traditional gingerbread spices, it’s sweetened naturally with maple syrup and molasses for that classic holiday taste.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup nuts of choice (e.g., almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 8 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
  • Splash of vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, nuts, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and sea salt. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, maple syrup, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly to ensure all oats and nuts are evenly coated.
  3. Prepare for Baking: Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared baking sheet. Using a spatula, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan to help it stick together and form clusters as it bakes.
  4. Bake the Granola: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes. Keep an eye to avoid burning, as the natural sugars can brown quickly.
  5. Cool and Break: Remove the granola from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes. Cooling helps the granola harden and form crunchy clusters. Once cooled, break the granola into desired-sized pieces.
  6. Store: Store your holiday gingerbread granola in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Use within two weeks for optimal flavor and crunch.

Notes

  • You can customize the nuts based on preference or what you have handy; pecans and walnuts pair beautifully with the gingerbread spices.
  • For extra festive flavor, consider adding dried cranberries or chopped crystallized ginger after baking.
  • If you prefer clumpier granola, press the mixture firmly and avoid stirring during baking.
  • This granola is delicious served with milk, yogurt, or as a topping for desserts.

Keywords: gingerbread granola, holiday granola, spiced granola, baked granola, Christmas granola

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