It has been awhile since I have posted a granola recipe.
It has been awhile since I have made granola.
I needed to remedy this issue.
Granola makes great gifts and I usually have a jar or two under the Christmas tree. I have a few recipes in my archives. To see them all, click here.
But, as the holidays near, I start thinking of all the warming and aromatic spices associated with the seasons, spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger. Spices that were also included in the Maldivian Scrub I posted last. Spices that would be found in gingerbread, too. Yes, that is the ticket.
Gingerbread Granola
based on a recipe from Cookie+Kate7.5 oz. slivered almonds
4 c. old fashioned oatmeal
1/2 c. raw coconut flakes
1/3 c. milled flax seeds
1/2 c. coconut oil
1/3 c. pure maple syrup or honey
1/4 c. full-flavored molasses
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. ground ginger
1/8 t. allspice
1/8 t. nutmeg
1/8 t. cloves
1 t. fine sea saltMix almonds, oatmeal coconut and flax seeds in a large mixing bowl. In a large glass measuring cup, melt coconut oil. Mix in maple syrup, molasses, spices and salt. Stir into the oat mixture and mix well.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread on granola. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
You can also add dried fruit like craisins, apricots or apples.
You can gift granola in cute jars or any sealable container.
I had to slap The Hubs’ hands to stay out of this stuff as it was cooling on the cookie sheet.
“Granola…it’s not just for breakfast anymore,” was his smart alec comment.
During Thanksgiving, the B-I-L loved this stuff. Guess what he is getting in his Christmas stocking?
Comments & Replies
16 responses to “Gingerbread Granola”
I’m such a big granola fan too, but I never make it because I’m the only one that would eat it. But for this, I will make some. It looks amazing.
I am surprised The Hubs likes it but he really can’t keep his hands out of the baking sheet when I have granola cooling. 🙂
I love granola and I love gingerbread so how great is this recipe?
I think I will swap in honey for the maple syrup the next time I make this.
What a perfect holiday gift…to myself! I bet it would also make a great apple pie crumble topping. I need to make some, I have some yogurt just dying for it.
MMM—you are so creative. Why, yes, Rhonda, this would make a superb apple pie topping. 🙂 Thank you!!!!!!!
I actually love granola as an afternoon snack :-))
Me too, especially those that are chock full of nuts.
I haven’t had granola in ages, but I like it. I have been on a Special K varying with Cheerios kick. This looks waaaay better!
I agree. Granola is so easy to make and it is “waaaay better!” 🙂
Nice combination of flavors!
Thanks! Its perfect for a holiday breakfast.
Mmm, I just love holiday/seasonal granola recipes – I’ll have to try this one! You’re right -homemade granola is so much better than storebought, and so easy!
I just love the flavors of the holidays whether it’s gingerbread spices, pumpkin pie spices, or mulling spices. Love it all.
Boy this looks great! It’s a new taste – that I would have never thought of. I’m pinning!
It is really good and holiday-ey! 🙂