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A big plate filled with gingerbread granola is resting on a wood table with a green napkin, fresh greenery, and gingerbread cut out cookies.

Gingerbread Granola

5 from 1 vote
Simple and easy to make gingerbread granola recipe that is perfect for breakfast and snacks! Vegan, gluten free, nut free recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 256
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup neutral flavored oil refined coconut oil or canola for example
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 cup seeds of choice pumpkin, sunflower
  • 1 cup nuts optional, recommended almonds or pecans

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl and spoons
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking tray
  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F/160°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Make sure the oven rack is in the middle of the oven.
  2. Make the granola. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix until the oats are fully coated. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake. Bake the granola for 25 minutes, giving it a stir every 5 minutes or so.
  4. Cool. When the granola is out of the oven, do not stir and do not disturb the granola! This is when the granola clusters form and by stirring it you risk breaking up the clusters. Let it cool completely.
  5. Enjoy!

Notes

How to Store
Countertop: Keep leftovers in an air-tight container on the countertop for up to 4 weeks in a cool, dark place.
Fridge: Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 weeks. This is where you should store the granola if you’ve adding ingredients like nuts, flax seeds, hemp seeds, etc. to keep those ingredients from turning rancid.
Freezer: Yes, you can freeze granola! Store any extra granola in a freezer safe container for up to 4 months. Allow to come to room temperature on the countertop for a few hours before serving after being frozen.