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Gingerbread Granola

December 9, 2015 by Lindsay 14 Comments

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This Gingerbread Granola recipe is everything you love about gingerbread transformed into a crunchy and satisfying granola suitable for breakfast, snacking and edible holiday gifts!

This Gingerbread Granola recipe is everything you love about gingerbread transformed into a crunchy and satisfying granola suitable for breakfast, snacking and edible holiday gifts!

Hi Friends!

Today I’m introducing you to two more of my fabulous fellow RDs! Stacie and Jessica are the dynamic blogging duo behind Simply Nourished Recipes. I love their recipes because they’re designed to be big on taste and short on ingredients so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time doing what you love- perfect for busy moms like me!

These ladies reached out to ask if they could share a holiday recipe with you guys and I was happy to oblige! I’m all about homemade gifts and the Gingerbread Granola recipe they’re sharing would be perfect for gifting to friends and family this holiday season.

Take it away ladies!


Cookies for breakfast? Yes! Well, kinda. Ok, not really. But we did take everything you love about warm, spicy gingerbread with it’s molasses-spiked and cinnamon-scented goodness and made it into a crunchy and satisfying granola suitable for breakfast, snacking and gift giving.

Adding a handful of fruit juice-sweetened cranberries lends a beautiful color to the mix and a lovely tart flavor that pairs well with the ginger, allspice and cloves that gives gingerbread it’s unmistakeable flavor.

This Gingerbread Granola recipe is everything you love about gingerbread transformed into a crunchy and satisfying granola suitable for breakfast, snacking and edible holiday gifts!

 

Make a batch (or three) today to have on hand for sprinkling over bowls of plain yogurt with pomegranate or gifting to teachers, neighbors and friends.

Here’s the recipe:

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“Just like the holiday cookie you love, this granola is filled with the flavors of molasses, ginger, allspice and cloves and is delicious by itself or sprinkled over plain yogurt with pomegranate seeds or orange slices.”

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 16-18 1x

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ molasses
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
  • ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. dried ginger
  • ⅛ tsp. ground allspice
  • ⅛ tsp. ground cloves
  • Pinch ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 4 cups old-fashioned oats (certified gluten-free, if needed)
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped*
  • ½ cup unsweetened large flake coconut
  • 1–2 Tbsp. chopped candied ginger (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, molasses, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon,, ginger, allspice, cloves, nutmeg and salt. Warm just until coconut oil melts then remove from heat.
  4. In a large bowl, combine oats and pecans.
  5. Pour molasses mixture over the oat and nut mixture and, using a large spoon or spatula, stir well to evenly coat everything.
  6. Spread granola in prepared pan and bake in 325°F oven for 10 minutes, then stir. Cook an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until lightly browned.
  7. Remove pan to cooling rack to cool. Granola will crisp up as it cools. Stir in candied ginger and coconut flakes.
  8. When granola is completely cooled, transfer to a lidded container for storage.
  9. Keeps up to 1 month in the pantry or 3 months in the freezer

Notes

*Omit pecans for a nut-free option

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This granola is gluten-free, vegan and freezer-friendly! Think this sounds delicious? Be sure to pin this recipe so you have it handy when you start your gift-making

This Gingerbread Granola recipe is everything you love about gingerbread transformed into a crunchy and satisfying granola suitable for breakfast, snacking and edible holiday gifts!

 

If you’re looking for another great granola recipe to start your day or to give as a delicious holiday gift, try our Cherry Pecan Quinoa Granola  

This Cherry Pecan Quinoa Granola makes the perfect holiday gift!

Photo credits: Jessica Beacom RDN, CLT & Stacie Hassing, RDN, LD

[Tweet “This Gingerbread Granola from @leangrnbeanblog and @SNMealPlans would make a great holiday gift!”]

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

 

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Snack Tagged With: Coconut Oil, Maple Syrup, Molasses, Oats, Pecan

About Lindsay

Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Chelsey says

    December 9, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    This looks delish!!! I’ve been obsessed with gingerbread for the 1st time this year! Pinned!

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  2. Jody - Fit at 58 says

    December 9, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. I can’t make – I would eat it all in a sitting!

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  3. Sarah Grace says

    December 9, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    Ohhhh how I love my gingerbread ANYTHING. And my homemade granola! So this is a win for sure in my eyes.. thanks for sharing girls!! <33

    xo,
    Sarah Grace

    Reply
  4. Cassie @ Almost Getting it Together says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    I’ve been wanting to make granola for gifts for my office mates… I think this is the recipe I’m going to go with!

    Reply
  5. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    Looks delicious Linds!

    Reply
  6. Emilie @ Emilie Eats says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    I am loving all the gingerbread everywhere! I haven’t made a gingerbread granola YET but that will definitely change!

    Reply
  7. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    I would love to have this granola around to snack on! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  8. Allie says

    December 9, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    I love making my own granola and can’t wait to give this one a try. Its perfect for the holidays

    Reply
  9. Jessica @ Simply Nourished Recipes says

    December 9, 2015 at 3:02 PM

    Thanks for sharing the love, Lindsey!

    Reply
  10. Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says

    December 9, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    Granola makes me want to get on the gingerbread train, this looks delicious!

    Reply
  11. Stacie, RD says

    December 10, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Thanks for sharing Lindsay! 🙂 Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  12. Andrew Dorko says

    December 14, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    This looks delicious. I love granola and to add a festive gingerbread touch sounds amazing. Cannot wait to make this recipe this week! Thanks again for sharing it!

    Reply
  13. Edgar @ GarageGymPlanner says

    March 11, 2016 at 12:46 AM

    I love anything gingerbread. This one looks amazingly delicious! Gonna try it over the weekends. Thanks for sharing 🙂

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  14. Sarah-A Whisk and Two Wands says

    November 18, 2016 at 9:39 AM

    Looks amazing and I know your house smelled good while it baked! We made granola for gifts a couple years ago and everyone loved it, might have to do it again. Although I might be tempted to eat it all.

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