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Ultimate Crunchy Homemade Gingerbread Granola (Holiday Spice & Molasses)

A close-up pile of crunchy gingerbread granola mixed with dried cranberries and orange pieces on a white plate.
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Make your kitchen smell like the holidays with this crunchy, heavily spiced gingerbread granola. This recipe uses molasses and classic spices for a festive flavor perfect for breakfast or snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups rolled oats (not instant)
  • 1 cup raw pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/3 cup pure molasses
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries (added after baking)
  • 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped (optional, added after baking)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients well.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, molasses, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to fold and stir until all the oats and nuts are evenly coated with the spice and molasses mixture.
  5. Spread the granola mixture in a thin, even layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Press it down lightly if you want larger clusters.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and gently stir the granola. Return it to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning, until it is golden brown and fragrant.
  7. Remove the granola from the oven. If you desire large clusters, do not stir it again; let it cool completely on the pan.
  8. Once the granola is completely cool, break it into clusters. Stir in the dried cranberries and crystallized ginger, if using.
  9. Store your homemade holiday granola in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
  • To make this recipe vegan, confirm your molasses and maple syrup do not contain any non-vegan additives, which is usually the case.
  • If you want a less intense molasses flavor, substitute 2 tablespoons of the molasses with honey or agave nectar.
  • This granola makes an excellent food gift idea when packaged in clear jars with a festive ribbon.

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