Easy, Homemade, Gingerbread Granola
Delicious candied ginger and spices add a wonderful fall twist to a traditional breakfast favorite. This gingerbread granola makes a perfect hot or cold fall breakfast, and is a great gift for everyone on your list.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes or shredded
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons molasses
- 2 Tablespoons organic extra virgin coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon finely ground white pepper optional
- 1/4-1/2 cup diced candied ginger
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300° F
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Stir oats, coconut flakes and pecans together in a large bowl.
- In a small saucepan, stir together brown sugar, honey, molasses, coconut oil, salt and all of the spices. Heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, just until the mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Pour the syrup over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well-coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.
- Transfer to jars or bags and label to give away as yummy gifts.