Gingerbread Granola Spice (Printable Version)

Crunchy granola with warm gingerbread spices, nuts, seeds, and optional dried fruit or chocolate chips.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
03 - 1/2 cup sliced almonds
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
05 - 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
06 - 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Gingerbread Spice Blend

08 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
09 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

→ Wet Ingredients

13 - 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
14 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
15 - 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
16 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-Ins (post-baking)

17 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots
18 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, pecans, almonds, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice, then sprinkle over the dry ingredients and toss thoroughly.
04 - Whisk melted coconut oil, maple syrup, molasses, and vanilla extract until smooth; pour over dry mixture and stir until fully coated.
05 - Transfer mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and press lightly with a spatula for chunkier clusters.
06 - Bake for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through for uniform toasting. Skip stirring if extra clusters are desired.
07 - Remove from oven and allow granola to cool completely on the baking sheet to crisp.
08 - Once cooled, fold in dried fruit or chocolate chips if using. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It delivers that festive gingerbread taste without the fuss, making mornings feel special without extra effort
  • The crunchy, spiced clusters somehow turn snacking into a comforting celebration every time
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  • Don’t underestimate the resting time—letting granola fully cool is essential for the perfect crunch
  • Playing with the ratio of nuts and seeds unlocked endless variations that kept this recipe feeling fresh
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  • Experiment with toasting times—the difference between lightly golden and deeply toasted totally changes the flavor profile
  • Adding crystallized ginger after baking amps up that signature kick and keeps the texture delightfully chewy

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