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Cozy Holiday Gingerbread Granola Clusters

Close-up of crunchy gingerbread granola clusters mixed with pecans and dried cranberries on a white plate.
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Make your kitchen smell like the holidays with this crunchy, spiced gingerbread granola. This recipe uses molasses and classic spices for a festive, homemade breakfast treat perfect for yogurt or snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups rolled oats (not instant)
  • 1 cup raw pecans or almonds, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries (added after baking)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients well.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, molasses, melted oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to fold and toss everything together until the oats and nuts are evenly coated.
  5. Spread the granola mixture in a thin, even layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Press down lightly if you want larger clusters.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and gently stir the granola. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning, until the granola is golden brown and fragrant.
  7. Remove the pan from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet without stirring. This cooling process helps form crunchy granola clusters.
  8. Once completely cool, break the granola into pieces. Stir in the dried cranberries.
  9. Store your homemade granola in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free granola, use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
  • To make this a vegan granola recipe, confirm your maple syrup is pure and your oil choice is plant-based (coconut oil works well).
  • If you prefer a less sweet granola, reduce the maple syrup by 2 tablespoons.
  • This recipe makes a great holiday food gift; package it in jars with printable tags.

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