Gingerbread Warm Spiced Granola (Printable version)

Festive granola with oats, nuts, and warm gingerbread spices perfect for breakfast or snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
03 - 1 cup sliced almonds
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
05 - 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
06 - 1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Spices

08 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Wet Ingredients

12 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
13 - 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
14 - 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

16 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
17 - 1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix oats, pecans, almonds, shredded coconut, sunflower seeds, pepitas, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - Add ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the dry mixture and stir thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
04 - Whisk together maple syrup, molasses, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
05 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until all components are fully coated.
06 - Spread the granola mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
07 - Remove from oven, gently toss the granola with a spatula, then return to bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden and aromatic.
08 - Allow granola to cool completely on the baking sheet, allowing it to crisp up.
09 - Once cooled, fold in dried cranberries and chopped crystallized ginger if desired. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It has that perfect blend of sweet and spice that feels like a warm hug in a bowl
  • The crunch from the nuts and seeds gives every bite a delightful texture you'll want to share
02 -
  • Don't skip stirring halfway through baking; it's key for even toasting and that perfect crunch
  • Adding the dried cranberries and crystallized ginger after baking keeps them from getting tough or burnt
03 -
  • Measure your wet ingredients carefully; too much oil can make the granola greasy
  • Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and make cleanup a breeze

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