Gingerbread Granola

Prep Time: 10 Mins

Cook Time: 20 Mins

Total Time: 35 Mins

Serves: 8 cups

A festive granola with molasses and all the delicious spices of gingerbread! Delicious to eat by the handfuls or sprinkled on yogurt or fruit for a healthy dessert for the holiday season.

Ingredients

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 ½ cups raw pecans or walnuts

½  teaspoon fine-grain sea salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

¼ tsp ground cloves

¼ tsp ground allspice

⅓ cup melted coconut oil

¼ cup real maple syrup

3 tbsp molasses

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

⅓ cup dried cranberries

⅓ cup chopped candied ginger (optional)

Directions

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1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the oats, nuts, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and allspice in a large mixing bowl.

2. Stir in the oil, maple syrup, molasses, and vanilla. Turn the granola out onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the granola is slightly golden, stirring halfway. It will continue to crisp up as it cools.

3. Let the granola cool before adding the dried cranberries and ginger (this will prevent them from getting hard).

• Storing Tips

  Store the granola in an airtight container. It should stay fresh for 1 to 2 weeks. Store in the refrigerator or freezer for a longer shelf life.

• Nutrition

  Per 1 serving (32 total):

  Calories: 193

  Carbohydrates: 15g

  Protein: 4g

  Fat: 14g

  Saturated Fat: 3g

  Fiber: 2g

  Sugar: 6g