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Gingerbread Granola Recipe

  • Sarah
  • 4 days ago
  • 2 min read


This Gingerbread Granola Recipe has been on repeat in our house lately, partly because it tastes like Christmas in a bowl, and partly because it’s one of those stupidly easy recipes that makes you look way more put-together than you actually are. (My favorite kind.)


It’s crunchy, warmly spiced, lightly sweetened, and perfect for gifting, snacking, or sprinkling over yogurt when you’re pretending to have your life together. And the best part? You probably already have everything you need in your pantry.






Baked granola on a tray with a pine-patterned napkin, mason jars, tags, and a wooden tree in the background create a cozy kitchen scene.

Why You’ll Love This Gingerbread Granola

  • Tastes like gingerbread cookies… without actually baking cookies

  • Wholesome + homemade

  • Perfect for gifting (jars of this + a ribbon = done)

  • Fast - only 20 minutes in the oven

  • Customizable with your favorite nuts


This is the kind of recipe you’ll want to make double of, one batch for you and one for everyone else you claimed you were going to gift it to.


Two jars of gingerbread granola with festive labels featuring a gingerbread man are held in hand. Background shows a cozy kitchen.

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Gingerbread Granola Recipe


Ingredients You’ll Need

  • 2 cups rolled oats

  • 1 cup nuts (pecans, walnuts, cashews, or mix)

  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil or butter

  • â…“ cup honey or maple syrup

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 3 tbsp molasses

  • 2 tbsp water

  • 2 tsp ground ginger

  • 2 tsp cinnamon

  • ½ tsp cloves

  • ½ tsp nutmeg


Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.

  • Mix oats, nuts, oil/butter, honey/maple, vanilla, molasses, and spices in a large bowl until well coated.

  • Spread evenly on the baking sheet.

  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and fragrant.

  • Cool completely, then break into clusters. Store airtight.


Makes: About 4 cups of granola



Print these cute tags on card stock to tie around your jar of granola to make the perfect gift!

Four tags with gingerbread men, red bows, and text "Made With Love, Gingerbread Granola." Red borders and circles. Festive design.
Bowl with granola and wooden spoon on pine-patterned cloth. Gingerbread Granola tag. Jars of granola nearby. Eggs and decor in background.

Tips for the Best Granola

  • Don’t stir while baking if you want big clusters.

  • Let it cool completely before breaking it apart — this is when it crisps up!

  • Use parchment paper to keep it from sticking.

  • Add dried fruit after baking if you want extra texture.


The Recipe:




Did you try making this Gingerbread granola? We’d love to see your creations! Tag us on Instagram at Thesproutinghomestead or leave a comment below to let us know how they turned out. Happy snacking!

 
 
 
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