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Holiday Gingerbread Granola

Irresistibly Crunchy Holiday Gingerbread Granola Delight

This Holiday Gingerbread Granola combines festive flavors with a satisfying crunch, making it a delightful breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3 cups Rolled Oats Use gluten-free for a fuss-free variant.
  • 1 cup Nuts of Choice Can substitute with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
For the Spices
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh grated ginger can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves Omit for milder spice flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
For the Binding and Sweetening
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil Olive oil can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Honey or agave syrup work as substitutes.
  • 1/4 cup Unsulphured Molasses Brown sugar can replace it for sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but highly recommended.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, nuts, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and sea salt.
  3. Melt coconut oil, maple syrup, molasses, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over low heat.
  4. Pour the melted mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well coated.
  5. Spread the mixture on the baking sheet and press down to form clusters.
  6. Bake for about 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden brown.
  7. Let the granola cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before breaking into clusters.
  8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store granola at room temperature for optimal freshness. Reheat in the oven to restore crunch if needed.

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