Christmas Granola with Ginger Bread Spices - Oil Free & Healthy
This Christmas granola with warming ginger bread spices is oil free, gluten-free and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and honey. It is the perfect healthy sweet treat to enjoy over the holidays or for breakfast anytime of year. The winter granola is spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract and molasses for the best tasting oil free granola full of holiday flavor.
Equipment
- 1 large baking tray
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup runny honey
- ⅓ cup almond slivers
- ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond slivers, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, honey, molasses, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until all the oats and nuts are evenly coated then add in the dried cranberries.
- Spread the granola mixture evenly across the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes at 350℉ stirring halfway through to ensure even baking.
Notes
Store the winter granola in mason jars secured with a lid where it will lasts for months.