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Holiday Gingerbread Granola

Cozy Holiday Gingerbread Granola for Festive Mornings

This Holiday Gingerbread Granola brings the warmth of festive flavors to your breakfast table with crunchy clusters of oats and nuts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Granola Base
  • 3 cups rolled oats Use gluten-free oats if needed.
  • 1 cup nuts of choice Substitute with seeds for nut allergies.
Spices
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Increase quantity for more spice.
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger Fresh ginger can be used in paste form.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves Omit for a milder flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Can use Himalayan salt as a substitute.
Binding and Sweetening
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil Can substitute with olive oil.
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup Honey can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses Dark brown sugar can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for the best taste.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • small saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, nuts, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and sea salt.
  3. Melt coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat and mix in maple syrup, unsulphured molasses, and vanilla extract. Pour over dry ingredients.
  4. Transfer the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading evenly and pressing down firmly.
  5. Bake for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden and aromatic.
  6. Allow the granola to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes to harden into clusters.
  7. Once cool, break into clusters and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Customize spice levels and add dried fruits after baking for extra flavor.

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