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Gingerbread Granola

Homemade gingerbread granola, perfect for breakfast during the festive period.
Author Diana
Servings 8 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (180 grams) old fashioned oats/rolled oats
  • ½ cup (50 grams) unsalted almonds
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ cup (50 grams) coconut oil
  • ½ cup (60 grams) dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 320°F/160°C. And line a baking tray with parchment paper. 
  • In a mixing bowl, mix the oats with almonds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds. Then in a small bowl, combine maple syrup with coconut oil and melt the coconut oil in the microwave if necessary.
  • Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, add the spices, give the mixture a good mix then spread on the baking tray. 
  • Press the mixture down, and bake for 20 minutes. Give the mixture a mix and gently press it down with a spoon, then bake for 20 more minutes.
  • When the granola is ready, mix in dried cranberries and let it cool down completely.

Notes

Store in airtight containers or jars for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg