This gingerbread granola recipe was inspired by my favourite tradition of baking gingerbread men during the festive season. With a delightful blend of old-fashioned rolled oats, crunchy nuts, shredded coconut, buckwheat and pepitas, this granola captures the essence of gingerbread with a unique twist—introducing the rich flavours of peanut butter and honey. The warm spices of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, combined with the sweet harmony of molasses and honey, create a fragrant and comforting treat. 

What makes this recipe truly special is not just its delicious taste, but also its simplicity. Easy to make, it lends itself to a perfect homemade Christmas gift. Fill a jar with this aromatic granola, tie it with a festive ribbon, and add charming decorations for a thoughtful and delicious present that embodies the spirit of the season.

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Gingerbread Granola

Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with this gingerbread granola. A flavourful blend of rolled oats, nuts, coconut, and a unique twist of peanut butter, perfectly sweetened with molasses and honey, and spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Snack

Cuisine Australian

Keyword christmas granola, christmas recipes, gingerbread granola, granola

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 10

Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats1/2 cup buckwheat groats1.5 cups almonds and pecans1/2 cup shredded coconut1/4 cup pepitas1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup peanut butter1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup molasses1/2 cup honey or maple syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 130°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, pepitas, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground cloves. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter, olive oil, molasses, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt. Stir continuously until the mixture is well combined and smooth.

Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated.

Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, don’t stir it as the granola will not form clusters. The granola is ready when it turns deep golden brown and feels dry to the touch.

Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. It will continue to crisp up as it cools.

Once the granola is completely cooled, you can break it into clusters.

Store the gingerbread granola in an airtight container at room temperature. It should stay fresh for several weeks.