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Gingerbread Granola

Cozy Gingerbread Granola for Festive Mornings at Home

This Gingerbread Granola brings beloved holiday flavors to a healthy and crunchy snack, perfect for festive mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 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 (e.g., walnuts or pecans) Can substitute with seeds for nut allergies.
  • ½ cup Maple Syrup Alternatively, use honey for sweetness.
  • ¼ cup Molasses Choose light or dark as preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Pumpkin pie spice can be used for a twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Fresh ginger can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be omitted if desired.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Essential for balancing flavors.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Dried Fruits (e.g., cranberries or apricots) Enhances sweetness and chewiness.
  • ½ cup Seeds (e.g., pumpkin or sunflower) Nut-free alternative for crunch.
  • ½ cup Coconut Flakes Adds tropical texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom For extra flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, choice of nuts, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, molasses, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and fold gently until evenly coated.
  5. Transfer the granola to the baking sheet, spreading it out evenly.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  7. Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet before storing.
  8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the sweetness and spice levels according to your taste. Storing in the fridge can prolong freshness.

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